Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Clinical Psychologist-Specialist Autism Services (All Age)
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Job Opportunity: 8c Consultant Clinical Psychologist
We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for an 8c Consultant Clinical Psychologist to be part of the Senior Leadership Team for Specialist Autism (all age) services here at LSCFT.
About the Role
This is an exciting and innovative new role, created in recognition of the need for dedicated psychological leadership, oversight, and specialist input for this client group. As a Trust, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care for our patients. Our Specialist Autism Services offer trauma-informed, evidence-based, person-centered support that prioritizes safety, clinical excellence, and meaningful outcomes. We are looking for an experienced clinician who will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening this service. The new post holder would work closely with senior MDT colleagues to deliver high-quality care for autistic children, young people, and adults, working alongside and in partnership with other mental health services to deliver the best possible care and support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic, consultative, governance, and supervisory support across all Specialist Autism Services within LSCFT.
- Deliver clinical input within the Children and Young People Autism Intensive Support Service (AISS).
- Join the Senior Leadership Team for the all-age Specialist Autism Service within LSCFT.
- Assist in providing clinical leadership and strategic service development to the clinical teams and services across the Adult Specialist Autism Team, the Children and Young People Autism Intensive Support Service, and the Learning Disability and Autism Key Working Service.
- Work closely with other senior clinical and managerial staff within the Specialist Autism Service Line to provide a psychological perspective to service planning, service development, and clinical service transformation across the Trust.
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Our Values
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
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We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
Flexible Working
LSCFT supports flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part-time, compressed hours, and flexi-time.
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Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Jolene Swain
- Job Title: Recruiting Manager
- Email Address: Jolene.Swain@lscft.nhs.uk
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