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We are looking for a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAAP) to join our Clinical Health Psychology team. This is brand new post which will be split between 2 areas of the Clinical Health Psychology Service (General Medical Psychology and the Oncology Psychology Service. Work will be undertaken under the supervision of a qualified senior Clinical Psychologist. We have 1.0wte fixed term sessions available till 31st March 2022 in the first instance.
The post holder will join a dynamic, well-established, supportive Clinical Health Psychology team, which includes Clinical & Health Psychologists, another CAAP 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 (such as Diabetes and Heart Disease). Clinical work is currently conducted remotely using “Attend Anywhere” video calls and telephone appointments due to Covid-19 restrictions. Some face to face work may be possible 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.
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.
You will provide specialist psychological assessment and treatments for patients presenting with mild to moderate psychological difficulties. You will also contribute to the evaluation of the service, and to the development of evidence based practice. You should have expertise in delivering effective Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions for a range of mental health problems. 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.
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 phone on 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.