Lead Psychologist

Location:

Workington (CA14) – Cumbria, North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £70000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Jupiter Recruitment

Job ID:

132584571

Posted On:

04 January 2026

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Psychologist to work in 2 exceptional mental health services based in the Cumbria area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

You will provide support across two services in Workington and another service in Cumbria, spending 3 days per week at the closest service and 2 days at the other, or working part-time at either service. Both offer community-based residential care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism

To be considered for this position you must hold a BPS recognised psychology degrees + UK HCPC registration

As the Lead Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

* Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service
* Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions
* Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods
* Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise
* Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care
* Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

* An approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
* Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
* Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a Learning Disabilities and Autism setting
* Experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits
* Previous experience of conducting research and project working

The successful Lead Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of GBP70,000 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both full time and part time roles available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (Inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
* Pension contribution to secure your future
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

Reference ID: 7061

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