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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Please note, applications for this post will be limited to 75. The vacancy will be closed when this number of applications have been received, which may be sooner than the date advertised.
This post is fixed term for 12 months hours are worked 9.00am to 5.00pm
The role of the Psychology Assistant is to support clinical psychologists working in the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health with male and/or female patients suffering from serious mental disorder, including major mental illness, personality disorder and learning disabilities. Patients may be living in secure hospitals or in the community. Some may be in prison. The work involves assisting with various aspects of the clinical psychologist’s routine clinical work, for example, preparing risk assessment reports and training materials and undertaking file reviews and literature searches. The assistant psychologist will also be involved in direct patient care under close supervision.
Applicants must have a psychology degree and meet the British Psychological Society’s graduate basis for registration. Previous experience as a psychology assistant is desirable but not essential. Membership of the British Psychological Society is also desirable. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership.
Informal Contact; Dr Lorne Bott / Dr Kelly Reynolds, Principal Clinical Psychologists Contact Number 0141 232 6453 or email Email Lorne.Bott@ggc.scot.nhs.uk / Kelly.Reynolds@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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