CBT Therapist/Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology ( 1 wte post)

Post:             CBT Therapist/Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (1 wte post) 

Grade:           Agenda for Change Band 7

Salary:            £53,789 - £ 53,789 per annum ( pro rata part-time time)  

Hours:            Full time (37.5 hours)

Tenure:         Permanent

Location:      West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital, Dalnair Street, Glasgow G3 8SJ

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The Occupational Health Department provides a range of services to support the health and wellbeing of the workforce.  This includes both mental and physical wellbeing.  The department employs a Consultant Physician in Occupational Medicine, Occupational Health Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Physiotherapists, Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Counsellors, CBT Therapists and Administrative Staff.

We are now  looking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)   / Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) to provide mental health assessments, interventions, group working, and supervising staff in training.

The successful candidate will have exemplary communication, assessment and organisational skills with a positive and enthusiastic approach. The role requires someone who  will be able to work independently but also function effectively within the larger team, whilst demonstrating adaptability to the diverse and variable demands upon our service. 

• The post-holder will provide psychological assessment and formulation, tailored cognitive behaviour change interventions, and specific care packages for individuals and groups.
• The post holder is also required to supervise trainee CBT Therapists and Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology.
• The post-holder will demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge in CBT and evidence experience in providing clinical interventions
• Experience in working in an NHS setting

Applications are welcome from candidates holding either a post graduate qualification (MSc) in Psychological Therapy in Primary  Care  or from those holding a Diploma in CBT from a BABCP (level) 2 Accredited training programme . Subject to the qualifications held,  the successful candidate  will be appointed to the  Job Description aligned to their  qualification route .  For more details about the role please refer to either of the Job Descriptions detailed at the bottom of this recruitment advert .  

 If you would like more information about the role before applying please contact, in confidence,  Dr Paul  McKenzie, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Health, Tel No: 0141 201 0523 or E-mail  Paul.McKenzie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.