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We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist (band 4) to be part of a brand new Psychology Service for patients who have been hospitalised by severe symptoms of Covid-19. We have 0.5wte fixed term sessions available for 21 months. You will work with the Head of Clinical Health Psychology, (who is the Fife Mental Health Lead for patients who have been hospitalised by Covid-19) and a Clinical Psychologist to help develop and deliver this new service.
You will join a dynamic, well-established, supportive Clinical Health Psychology team, which includes Clinical & Health Psychologists, a CAAP (Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology) and 2 Assistant Psychologists. The wider Clinical Health Service consists of posts which are embedded within multidisciplinary medical teams across the areas of Pain Management, Adult Weight Management, Rheumatology, Blood Borne Virus, Oncology, Intensive Care, Major Physical Trauma, Psychosexual and a General Medical Service which takes referrals for a wide range of other medical conditions. Clinical work is currently conducted via video conference and telephone (due to current Covid-19 restrictions) A small number of face to face appointments may be carried out in community based clinics across Fife and the two main hospitals located in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. The full range of clinical presentations/complexity is represented and there are opportunities for group work, teaching and training and partnership work with other agencies.
You will provide psychological assessment and treatments for patients presenting with complex psychological difficulties associated with Covid-19 under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. You will also contribute to the evaluation of the service, and to the development of evidence based practice. It would be an advantage to have some training/experience in psychological aspects of physical health problems and chronic disease management.
You will also play an active part in the Area Psychology Service, seeking opportunities for research, professional development and contributing to that of others. The post will be based at Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline or Stratheden Hospital, Cupar, but patient clinics may be provided in other areas of Fife.
The Fife Area-Wide Psychology Service is a large (95 wte) service comprising a range of clinical and health specialties, with extensive involvement in training, research and service development. Close links with Edinburgh, Stirling, Dundee and St. Andrews Universities’ D. Clin.Psych and MSc courses continue and your professional development, CPD and research initiatives will be well supported.
Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Jackie Fearn, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of Clinical Health Psychology Service email jackie.fearn@nhs.scot or call 01334 696336.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.