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Job reference: 054649
Salary: Band 6 (£33,072 - £40,736)
Job closing date: 08/06/2021
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: Lansdowne Psychotherapy Services
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 30
Job posted date: 25/05/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Mental Health

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The post-holder will be a Practitioner in Psychotherapy within the Lansdowne Psychotherapy department, working alongside other members of this team. Their primary purpose is a developmental one; training in a psychodynamic model within the fixed time-frame of the post (3 years) with a view to being eligible to apply for a Specialist Practitioner in Psychotherapy (Band 7) post. As such, a commitment to undertaking psychodynamic training to postgraduate diploma level resulting UKCP or BPC accreditation with appropriate continued professional development (CPD) will be expected and funded. Opportunities to enter the Practitioner training pathway for Mentalisation Based Therapy will also be provided

To achieve the duties above there is a clinical focus. Under supervision the post-holder will be expected to develop skills to undertake specialised psychotherapy assessments and treatment interventions in the psychodynamic and mentalisation-based models. They will work individually and in groups with adults experiencing complex difficulties including co-morbid psychiatric disorders, trauma and personality disorders. They will be expected to maintain and develop links between the Psychotherapy Service and the wider mental health system,

The post-holder will work with an allocated case load participating in clinical supervision as appropriate to the models of intervention being offered. They will contribute to the Health Efficiency & Access to Treatment targets (HEAT) as part of a tertiary-care service within a stepped /matched-care model.

Hours are negotiable for service delivery.


Informal Contact

Dr Katy Lewis Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy please email Katy.lewis@ggc.scot.nhs.uk


Lucie Colvin Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy please email Lucie.colvin@ggc.scot.nhs.uk


Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack



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 

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