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The role of the Psychology Assistant is to support clinical psychologists working in the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health with male and/or female patients suffering from serious mental disorder, including major mental illness, personality disorder and learning disabilities. Patients may be living in secure hospitals or in the community. Some may be in prison. The work involves assisting with various aspects of the clinical psychologist’s routine clinical work, for example, preparing risk assessment reports and training materials and undertaking file reviews and literature searches. The assistant psychologist will also be involved in direct patient care under close supervision.
Applicants must have a psychology degree and meet the British Psychological Society’s graduate basis for registration. Previous experience as a psychology assistant is desirable but not essential. Membership of the British Psychological Society is also desirable. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership.
We anticipate that there will be a large number of applications for this post so please could we add to the advert that "it may be closed early".
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.