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Psychology Assistant – Forensic Mental Health
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Band 4, 37.5 hours
A Psychology Assistant is needed to support clinical psychologists working in the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health with male and/or female patients suffering from serious mental disorder, including major mental illness, personality disorder and learning disabilities. Patients may be living in secure hospitals or in the community. Some may be in prison. The work involves assisting with various aspects of the clinical psychologist’s routine clinical work, for example, preparing risk assessment reports and training materials and undertaking file reviews and literature searches. The assistant psychologist will also be involved in direct patient care under close supervision.
Applicants must have a psychology degree and meet the British Psychological Society’s graduate basis for registration. Previous experience as a psychology assistant is desirable but not essential. Membership of the British Psychological Society is also desirable. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership.
The shift pattern for this post is 9.00am - 5.00pm.
This is a Fixed term post 12 months
Informal Contact: Judi Bolton, Consultant Forensic Psychologist, Tel No: 0141 201 9250
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs .
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
EU Settlement Scheme
EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families.