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Full time and part time positions available
Part time salary will be pro rata
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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Clinical Psychologist Band 8a
1.3 x posts
37.5 hours per week
The NHS Lothian is developing its Psychological Therapies Service and currently has 1.3 permanent Clinical Psychology post to recruit to.
This post will be managed within the Edinburgh Psychological Therapies Team in Lothian to provide evidence-based psychological therapies. The post will involve undertaking psychological assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological intervention(s) for clients presenting with a range of complex mental health needs (Matrix 3-4).
You will be joining a team of psychological therapists and psychologists. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload from admission to discharge, including the prioritisation of waiting lists, to support the delivery of national targets. This is also an opportunity to be involved in Waiting List Initiatives to address the demand for psychological therapies in Edinburgh.
You may also be required to supervise, teach and support high and low intensity therapists or trainees. Experience in developing and implementing therapy groups, which are informed by a range of psychological theoretical approaches, is also desirable.
This is an opportunity to truly influence and improve the care experience for people seeking psychological therapy within Edinburgh.
Interviews will take place at the end of May.
Alyson Falconer – Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Alyson.falconer@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Fiona Barry – Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Fiona.barry@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Tel: 0131 537 6904/5