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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen an 8C 0.8 wte Head of Clinical Health Psychology/ Consultant Clinical Psychologist. As Head of Service, yyou will lead on the strategic development and provision of expert, comprehensive, specialist psychological services to patients with long- term conditions. You will provide advice and assistance to colleagues/organisations throughout the Highland Health Board region involved in the delivery of health care to this population.
The development of Clinical Health Psychology is a vital part of the Psychology Service. You will be part of, and supported by the Psychology Service and also the Director of Psychology. You will be a key role in delivering and growing the service putting patients and their families at the heart of service delivery. Within your role you will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of local and Board policies and procedures.
The Psychology Service within NHS Highland is a supportive, dynamic and developing department, providing services across the region. The nature of the health board area requires us to be innovative and continually adapting to change. Supportive and robust professional guidance, clinical supervision and line management are provided. There are excellent opportunities for leadership development, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), research, teaching, supervision, and training other professionals.
This post will involve remote working with some travel to clinics and meetings as required to meet the needs of the service. Applications are welcomed from those who want to work flexibly, with a hybrid model of remote and on-site working requirements. The onsite base will be Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Part-time and job share applications will be considered. With remote working, relocation to the region is not required for this post. However, 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. Further CPD opportunities will be supported.
Informal enquiries to Dr Allyson Turnbull-Jukes, Director of Psychology
Email: allyson.turnbull-jukes@nhs.scot
Tel: 07811036836
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Consultant Clinical Counselling Psychologist/ Head of Clinical Health Psychology
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