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Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Adult NDC Service)
To take a lead role in the operational management and strategic development of psychology services for the service.
Specifically – to be responsible for the operational management of waiting lists and for the prioritisation and allocation of referrals via the team. To provide specialist and strategic support to the Head of Service or Core Psychology Lead, deputising (with full control) (hereafter only referred to as ‘Head of Service’)when Head of Service is not available. To deputise for the Head of Service at managerial and co-ordination meetings. In the absence of the Head of Service, to assume the operational management of the Service. To provide a significant personal clinical contribution to the NHS Lanarkshire Psychology Services. To be responsible for the Health & Safety Control book if delegated by the Head of Service.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be eligible for Registration as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist as per the requirements laid down by the British Psychological Society (BPS). That is,
EITHER
- hold a post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, which includes academic, research and clinical components
OR
- be granted statement of equivalence by the BPS with respect to qualifications gained overseas
OR
- meet the requirements by having attained chartered status via the “grandfathering” route.
- Experience in the management or co-ordination of personnel delivering clinical services.
- Specific courses in the theory and practice of management and leadership.
- Experience in policy design and implementation, and service planning at both the local and national level.
- Post qualification training in specialised psychological therapies
- Broad understanding of all relevant professional issues
- You mut hold a full valid Driving licence and hve your own transpot
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by, Ewan Culling, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, email: ewan.culling@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact linsey.norton@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
