Overview
We are excited to be able to recruit to a Consultant Clinical Psychologist post to lead the provision of psychological input across the Fylde and Wyre Children and Young People’s Mental Health (CYPMH) Service. The post-holder will be expected to set direction, provide clinical leadership and supervision for the psychologists and psychological therapists in the team (including professional governance of non-core professionals trained in a psychological therapy who use this as part of their role), and provide specialist psychological expertise into the wider multi-disciplinary CYPMH service.
Responsibilities and Expectations
The successful candidate will have a track record of leadership skills, expertise in at least one model of intervention, and have specific interest in at least one of the following domains: neuro‑diversity or emerging personality problems/developmental trauma. If the applicant has other specialist interest they feel will add value to the role, this would also be welcomed. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the research and clinical approaches to one of these domains across the Trust, sharing expertise with practitioners from other localities. This opportunity comes at an exciting time for the care group where we are in a process of redesign and transformation, hence candidates should also be able to demonstrate experience in service development.
Contact Information
* For further information please contact Dr Helena Lockett, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Associate Network Director for Psychological Professions for CYPMH, LSCFT: helena.lockett@lscft.nhs.uk
* For further wider team and service specific information please contact Scott Smith, Head of Clinical Service for CYPMH Fylde & Wyre, LSCFT: scott.smith@lscft.nhs.uk
Diversity and Inclusion
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising 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. Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask. 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, we believe 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.
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
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