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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.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
NHS Lothian
NW Community Mental Health Team/Edinburgh
Clinical Psychologist Band 8a: 0.5 WTE CMHT/
18.75 Hours-Permanent post
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist that would suit individuals who are interested in working with patients presenting with severe and complex mental health problems. The post is located in the Community Mental Health Team in NW Edinburgh, based in Craigroysten Health Centre where established Clinical Psychologist colleagues are currently in post as part
of a very well functioning Community Mental Health Team.
You will be involved in providing a highly specialist Psychology service to the clients of the CMHT which involves the assessment, formulation and application of psychological models and associated therapies. In addition to the provision of individual and group therapies you will be required to provide support to the multi disciplinary staff team through shared assessments, psychological formulation, reflective practice and consultancy. Teaching and training for the CMHT generally will also be expected as part of the role. The post holders will additionally be expected to engage in audit and
research activity.
We would be delighted to receive enquiries/applications from applicants who may be completing clinical training over this year.
The Lothian Psychology service hosts trainees from a range of Universities including Edinburgh University.
There is also a strong commitment to professional development of staff within the service.
Informal enquires to:
Dr. Sean Harper, Consultant Clinical Psychologist-
Professional Lead Psychosis and Complex Mental Health Service,
Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Edinburgh
Tel:01315376912.
Sean.Harper@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk