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(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
The Consultant Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the development and delivery of a highly specialised Clinical Psychology service to older people living in East Dunbartonshire. They will lead a psychology team who will work with managers and the MDT to scope current provision/need; work with stakeholders to plan the development of a matched and stepped care model of Psychological Interventions and Therapies provision (PI/PTs); provide staff training, supervision and implementation support; evaluate the impact of service improvements; and deliver a highly specialist psychological therapy service for clients with the most complex presentations.
The postholder will fulfil the responsibilities of Clinical Lead for Older People’s Psychology in East Dunbartonshire HSCP, including operational management responsibilities for staff working within the service. They will work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service. They will ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for clinical delivery, professional supervision and support of all other staff within the service for which the post holder has designated responsibility, including clear systems for effective recruitment, professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs across the psychology team. They will act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community and, as a major requirement of the job, to carry out research activities, audit, policy and service development.
The successful applicant will be a Clinical Psychologist with extensive knowledge, skills and experience gained from working in specialist older people’s mental health services over a number of years. They will have experience of undertaking clinical leadership roles within multi-disciplinary or multi-agency contexts; and providing consultation and supervision to colleagues on psychological aspects of care.
The successful applicant will be a senior member of staff within the Older People’s Psychology Service, which provides a highly specialist service to older people within the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde area. The mental health arm of the service is delivered through participation in Community Mental Health Teams for Older People around the health board area and the successful applicant will work as a senior member of the East Dunbartonshire OP-CMHT. The Older People’s Psychology Service also includes a GG&C In-patient OPMH Psychology Service; an Acute Hospital Liaison Clinical Psychology service for older people in acute hospital settings; the GG&C Young Onset Dementia service; a Care Home Liaison Psychology Service in Glasgow HSCP; and the OPTIMAL Team, tasked with widening access to evidence-based PI/PTs across GG&C.
The post holder will be a senior member of this psychology department and will ensure development and delivery of a specialist psychology service to clients following referral by colleagues working in East Dunbartonshire HSCP. Professional and operational management is via the Older People’s Psychology Service and the Psychology Directorate. The post reports to the Professional Lead for the Older People’s Psychology Service.
The postholder will be required to provide Clinical Psychology input across the service area and at different bases as required.
Informal contact: Dr Susan Conaghan, 07814 295836, susan.conaghan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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.
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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.
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