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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an 8b bank Principal Clinical Psychologist to work within our Neuropsychology Service. We are a dynamic newly established team and you will take a lead role in service development, working as part of our team but also autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of local and Board policies and procedures. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and forward-thinking individual to join the service. You will play a vital leadership role in the development of the new services, putting patients and their families at the heart of service delivery.
Our team provides specialist Clinical Neuropsychology services to adults within Neurology and Neurorehabilitation services living within the North Highland Health and Social Care Partnership region. We work across all sectors of neuropsychology service provision. As part of our team you will provide highly specialist neuropsychological assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, advice and consultation on neuropsychological care; involving inpatient and outpatient, remote and clinic-based, individual and group clinical care. You will support the Head of Neuropsychology in strategic development of services across acute and rehabilitation pathways.
The Psychology Directorate within NHS Highland is a supportive, dynamic and developing department, providing services across the region. The nature of the healthboard area requires us to be innovative and continually adapting to change. Supportive and robust professional guidance, clinical supervision and line management are provided. The neuropsychology service has strong working links with the West of Scotland Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Masters training programmes; including opportunities for teaching, supervision of trainees, and research. There are excellent opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), leadership development, research, teaching, supervision, and training other professionals.
The on-site base will be Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. This post will involve a hybrid model of working to meet the needs of the service. Applications are welcomed from those who want to work flexibly, with both remote and on-site working. Part-time and job share applications will be considered. Relocation packages are available through application. The Highlands of Scotland is the largest and most sparsely populated health board in Scotland covering 41% of the country’s landmass. The scenery and quality of living is outstanding. Renowned for its beauty, its varied scenery ranges across mountains, beaches, lochs, castles and glens. With excellent opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle, facilities include sailing, mountain biking, snow sports, hiking and open water swimming. The towns, cities and country allow an abundance of opportunities for families, with many primary and secondary schools across the region. Inverness is a growing city, offering museums, shopping, cinemas and theatres, busy bars and restaurants. The Highlands are accessible with good transport links via car, air, bus or train.
Candidates must have a Post Graduate Doctoral level (or equivalent) degree in Clinical Psychology, be registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and have post-qualification experience in neuropsychology. Experience and skills in leadership, supervision and consultation are welcomed. Advanced post-doctoral training in neuropsychology is desirable, and further CPD opportunities will be supported.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome. Please contact Dr Ruth Sumpter, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Head of Neuropsychology.
Telephone: 01463 704511
Email: ruth.sumpter@nhs.scot
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