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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.
1 x permanent post, Hours : 37 hours per week , Shift pattern : Monday to Friday 9-5
The Greater Glasgow and Clyde Adult Eating Disorder Service is a specialist service, working with adults with moderate to severe Eating Disorders. The service is psychology led and comprised of a multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Dietetics and Occupational Therapy. The service provides direct individual and group treatments, as well as offering consultation to other services working with eating disorder both in community and inpatient settings.
The post holder will undertake both clinical and research / audit activities in line with service requirements, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. Clinical activities will be individual and group. There will be strong links with the community AEDS team and links with other assistants across GG&C will be encouraged.
An undergraduate degree in Psychology (recognised by the British Psychological Society) at 2:1 or above is essential. Previous assistant experience and experience of working with eating disorder is a plus, but not mandatory. An interest in eating disorders would be advantageous. The post holder should however be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The ideal candidate would have a desire to progress within a career in Psychology, and the post provides good experience for the Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course.
Informal Contact : Kathryn MacDonald, 0141 232 7055, Kathryn.Macdonald3@nhs.scot
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