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Fixed term for 12 months
To provide a specialised clinical psychology service which supports the development and delivery of psychological interventions and therapies (PI/PTs) to older people, across all sectors of care; providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.
In addition to direct work with clients, the postholder will contribute to the work of a small team of Clinical Psychologists, responsible for providing staff training, support and supervision to MDT colleagues involved in the delivery of PI/PTs to older people in GG&C. The postholder will work as part of the team to develop capacity within a tiered-care model, addressing gaps in provision and developing robust governance arrangements. The team will work collaboratively with MDT and Older People’s Psychology Service (OPPS) colleagues from across GG&C, to improve care pathways and access to a stepped and matched care model of PIs for OP, widening access and improving outcomes for older people. Each member of the team will have a remit for delivering a highly specialised clinical psychology service to clients, as well as service development / PT Implementation support.
To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service, specifically contributing to the demonstration of the impact on outcomes of the work of the Older People’s Psychological Therapies Implementation Team (OP PT Implementation Team). To undertake service development within own area of practice.
To provide clinical and professional supervision to trainees undertaking Doctoral training.
To provide clinical supervision to delegated psychology staff working within the OP Psychological Therapies Implementation Team.
The Clinical Psychology service for Older People provides a highly specialist service to adults aged 65 years and over 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. The department also includes a Liaison Clinical Psychology service for older people in acute hospital settings; a Rehabilitation Clinical Psychology service for older people accessing physical health day hospital services; a Young Onset Dementia service; a Care Home Liaison service and an Inpatient Service for Older People.
The post holder will be a member of this Psychology department and will deliver a Clinical Psychology service to clients being seen within the OP-CMHTs around the health board area, according to demand. Professional and operational management is via the Older People’s Psychology Service and the Psychology Directorate. The post reports to a Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist for Older People.
Please note that although this post is being advertised at Band 8A, we would consider applications from individuals eligible for appointment at Band 7. A successful band 7 candidate would be appointed to a development post with a programme designed to support them to meet some of the required Band 8A criteria during their 12 months fixed term post.
The postholder may be required to provide clinical psychology input across the service area and at different bases as required.
Informal Contact
Dr Rosie Begbie, Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist on 07912 066 896
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
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.