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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***
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
NHS Lothian Clinical Health Psychology Service is delighted to be offering an 0.4 wte permanent Band 7 post in our Plastics Service.
Clinical Health Psychology is a Lothian-wide service, supporting patients to adjust to acute and chronic physical health conditions. We have nearly 20 staff working across 15 specialist services, including Pain Management, Weight Management, Psycho-Oncology and ME/CFS. We offer interventions in a range of intensities and modalities, including group and individual therapy, as well as consultancy, supervision and training.
The postholder will work in collaboration with our Service Lead in Plastics Psychology and the wider MDT to deliver timely and comprehensive assessment of suitability for aesthetic surgeries, and to provide support to patients and recommendations for their care.
This post presents an excellent opportunity to develop and extend core competencies in a specialist setting, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team. Interested persons are encouraged to contact Dr Frieda Whelan, Clinical Psychologist in Plastics, frieda.whelan@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk, or Dr Jenny Strachan, Senior Clinical Health Psychologist, jenny.strachan@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk, to discuss the role.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification.
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.