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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to work within our Neuropsychology Service. We are a dynamic newly established team and you will work to support the team in clinical, service development and audit procedures. You will work under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist and within professional guidelines and the overall framework of local and Board policies and procedures. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join the service. You will play a vital role in the supporting the development of the new services, putting patients and their families at the heart of service delivery.
Our team provides specialist Clinical Neuropsychology services to adults within Neurology and Neurorehabilitation services living within the North Highland Health and Social Care Partnership region. We work across all sectors of neuropsychology service provision including the specialised Major Trauma service. As part of our team you will support assessment, treatment and rehabilitation delivered by qualified clinicians in neuropsychological care. You will support the Head of Neuropsychology in research and audit work to develop the services across acute and rehabilitation pathways.
The Psychology Directorate within NHS Highland is a supportive, dynamic and developing department, providing services across the region. The nature of the health board area requires us to be innovative and continually adapting to change. Supportive and robust professional guidance, clinical supervision and line management are provided. The neuropsychology service has strong working links with the West of Scotland Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Masters training programmes. There are excellent opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), leadership development, research, teaching, supervision, and training other professionals.
The on-site base will be Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. This post will involve a hybrid model of working to meet the needs of the service. Applications are welcomed from those who want to work flexibly, with both remote and on-site working. The Highlands of Scotland is the largest and most sparsely populated health board in Scotland covering 41% of the country’s landmass. The scenery and quality of living is outstanding with excellent opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle, Inverness is a growing city, offering museums, shopping, cinemas and theatres, busy bars and restaurants. The Highlands are accessible with good transport links via car, air, bus or train.
As an assistant psychologist, candidates will hold an Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 level or higher), with a Graduate Basis for Registration in the British Psychological Society. It is also a requirement that the post holder has one year experience working as an Assistant psychologist (or equivalent) within an NHS Psychology department. Experience and skills in neuropsychology, group work, and IT/remote working are welcomed.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Anticipated interview date 27th April 2023.
Applicants should note the vacancy will close once the anticipated number of applications have been met - this may be prior to the stated closing date.
Informal enquiries: Dr Emma Burton, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychology. Email: emma.burton3@nhs.scot
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