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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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Psychological Services within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Serving a population of about 370,000 people in a mixed urban and rural catchment area, we are proud to have wide reaching service provision across multiple specialties with NHS Ayrshire and Arran being one of the top performing Boards in Scotland with regards to the national treatment time guarantee (90% of patients treated within 18 weeks of initial referral). NHS Ayrshire and Arran Psychological Services have consistently been amongst the top three performing Boards, with particular successes noted in provisions to Older Adults, Neuropsychology and Medical Paediatrics.
Our service also has close links with higher education psychology training providers, for doctoral and applied psychology programmes, including the universities of Glasgow, Dundee, Stirling and Edinburgh. The Director is integral in supporting and nurturing our relationships with these, and other key stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you should be trained to Doctoral level in psychology, and currently be registered with the HCPC as a clinical or counselling psychologist. You will be a proven leader with significant demonstrable experience of working at a senior level within a psychology service, managing and leading complex services, and have a proven track record of contributing to the profession at the highest levels.
Thelma Bowers, Head of Service - Mental Health would be delighted to speak with you about the role. Thelma may be contacted by calling 07968 471120 or 07855 134565 or by email - thelmabowers@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working options will be considered)
Relocation package of up to £12,000 available
Closing date for applications: Thursday 27 July 2023.
Hear from the Head of Psychological Specialty: Child and Adult Learning Disabilities - https://youtu.be/AO43h6FVkX4