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Esteem Glasgow is an Early Intervention for Psychosis service providing multidisciplinary care for young people (16-35 years old) experiencing a first episode of psychosis, and their families. The service aims to promote a vision of recovery as indicated by:- maximizing levels of engagement, maximising contact with families and carers, minimising psychotic symptoms, service users spending less time in hospital with less use of the mental health act, fewer incidents of self-harm, increased user and carer satisfaction, increased number and range of interventions and improved social functioning. All of which aims to reduce stigma and support service users in regaining access to valued activities and a healthy recovery.
The post holder will join an experienced group of psychologists in a motivated and busy multi-disciplinary service which has 4 MDT’s across GG&C. This post is a fantastic opportunity to provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy for young people with early psychosis and their
families and to contribute to effective multidisciplinary working and service development. In addition to the post holders own direct clinical caseload, the role includes joint working with other disciplines, contributing to team assessments, leading MDT formulations, attendance at Family and Friends events, as well as supervision, research, teaching and service development contributions.
The post holders will be managed and supervised by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in their team base. They will enjoy good professional support as a member of Esteem but will also benefit from professional support within Specialist Services NHS GG&C. The service has close links with the University of Glasgow Department of Mental Health & Wellbeing including provision of teaching and placements for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Course. The service is currently involved in supporting national Early Intervention Psychosis service developments and there will be opportunities to get involved in this work.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Interview dates will be confirmed in due course.
Informal Discussions welcome.
Enquiries should be directed to Dr Nikos Xanidis, Clinical Psychologist (0141 232 2239).
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As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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