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This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Assistant Psychologist to join the developing Addictions Psychological Therapies Service (APTS).
APTS comprises a highly motivated, friendly and committed team of psychologists. Our aim is to increase access to psychological therapies to people who have drug and alcohol problems in the context of complex trauma/adverse childhood experiences.
The key purpose of this role is to support the provision of evidence-based psychological therapy to a variety of statutory and non-statutory addiction services. You will deliver structured/protocol driven psychological interventions for individuals with mild to moderate psychological and addiction difficulties. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary staff, volunteers and service users in order to tailor intervention and input according to needs.
You will join the Fife Psychology Service: a large (105wte clinical staff) multi-specialty service, with extensive involvement in training, research and service development. We have close links with Edinburgh, Stirling, Dundee and St. Andrews Universities, including the D. Clin. Psych and MSc courses. CPD and service-based research activity is well supported. You will take an active part in the Area Psychology Service, providing opportunities for professional development and contributing to that of others. The post will be based at Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline.
Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Isabel Traynor, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 01383 565403
For more details and to read the Living and Working in Fife Guide, go to: https://www.nhsfife.org/work-with-us/why-work-with-nhs-fife/
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.