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Band 7 Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology
Maternity Leave Cover – Renew
Fixed term for 12 months
We are delighted to be able to advertise for two maternity leave cover positions in Renew, our Primary Care Psychological Therapy Service. There are two 12 month positions available, one for 37 hours per week (starting approximately November 2024) and one for 32 hours per week (starting approximately September 2024).
This team is managed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and is comprised of; an 8B Clinical Psychologist 4x 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, 10x CAAPs, 3x Mental Health Workers, 4x Assistant Psychologists and Enhanced Psychological Practitioners to provide assessments and treatment to primary care patients with mental health needs.
The CAAPs in the team will play a key role in providing assessments, group and individual CBT interventions within the service in addition toworking closely with less qualified staff providing assessments and treatment.
This vacancy is suitable for candidates to work remotely from home, however we have a large office base available in Newtown St Boswells, and further opportunities for NHS site based working if that is preferable.
NHS Borders Psychology Services is a dynamic and supportive service that aims to offer delivery, training and supervision in psychological therapies to the NHS Borders, a rural population of 115 000 people. We are currently undergoing an exciting transformation process which aims to develop mental health services and psychological therapies in a range of intensities and contexts from primary care to inpatient and rehabilitation.
We are in easy reach of Edinburgh – with the majority of our staff based in the capital, often car-sharing. The recent addition of the Tweedbank rail service from Edinburgh has made travel to Tweedbank (45 minutes from Edinburgh and a 20 minute walk to the Borders General Hospital) an attractive commute.
The Scottish Borders is a lovely area to live in, with excellent schools, abundant local amenities and easy access to Edinburgh and transport links. There are superb leisure facilities and good quality affordable housing which provide ideal opportunities for a high quality of life in this scenic part of the country.
This is an exciting time for the NHS Borders psychology service, and we are looking for enthusiastic professionals who can make a contribution to the service. In return we offer a supportive team, with good opportunities for growth and career development.
If you would like an informal discussion or to discuss this post in more detail, please contact
Dr Louise Keir, Consultant Clinical Psychologist – Primary Care
t: 07866 596111
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period, for which you would be paid, until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hiring Manager.
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.