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This is a very exciting opportunity to step into a new role joining the existing 16WTE staff in the Department of Clinical and Counselling Psychologist as a fulltime Advanced Psychologist Therapist.
Our team ethos promotes patient-centred care and a culture that values and develops our staff. We are looking for warm, reflective, innovative individuals who want to make a difference to join us working with adults with moderate–severe mental health problems. We are seeking individuals who share our values – being respectful, kind, curious, collaborative, forward thinking and trauma informed.
Key aspects of this role are to:
- Provide a high-quality therapy service for complex mental health presentations
- Deliver groupwork in conjunction with the Psychology teams (Adult Mental Health, Primary Care and In Patient) for patients presenting with conditions such as EUPD and trauma
You will be qualified in a relevant evidence based therapeutic modality to PG Diploma level. You will receive clinical supervision, both individual and peer group. Training in groupwork protocols such as STEPPS and Survive and Thrive will be provided.
Grampian, located in the North East of Scotland, has a population of over half a million. The scenery across the North East is enchanting and inspiring, from beautiful coastlines to the Cairngorm Mountain range. The area offers both rural and urban based leisure, cultural and sporting activities to suit a range of interests. There is easy access to airports in both Aberdeen and Inverness. Grampian is a major centre of Education with two Universities, Aberdeen and Robert Gordons
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
Interviews will take place Thursday 14th of December 2023
For further information please contact: Dr Maureen Nicol, Interim Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Adult Mental Health Clinical & Counselling Psychology, at Maureen.nicol2@nhs.scot or Dr Kate Morton, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at kate.morton@nhs.scotland
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.
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