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NHS Highland covers the largest geographical area of all of the Health Boards in Scotland (41% of the mainland). The population served by NHS Highland, including Argyll and Bute, is over 310,000. It is considered to be an area of outstanding natural beauty and one of the last great Western European wilderness areas.
NHS Highland is divided into two areas, North Highland and the South Highland area of Argyll & Bute. Argyll & Bute has a population of around 24,000 and is divided into four areas, Helensburgh; Cowal and Bute; Oban and the Isles; and Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay. It covers a large geographical area including urban hubs, rural life and some 30 islands, offering a unique career experience and an opportunity for an excellent work life balance. It also hosts Naval bases and their communities, and on the east side of the patch is close enough for a day trip to the metropolis of Glasgow City.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team of Psychological Therapists in the beautiful surroundings of Mid Argyll. Based in the Mid Argyll Community Mental Health Team, you will need to be enthusiastic regarding multi-disciplinary working, and be experienced in managing a caseload. Clinical expertise in mental health attained through relevant experience and knowledge of current policies is essential, and you will need to be confident in the assessment and treatment of complex cases. As well as working directly with service users, you will be required to provide training, consultation and clinical supervision to colleagues who are using psychological approaches in their work. The expectation is that you will be comfortable with using a blended intervention model utilising virtual clinics as well as face to face contact, for although at times you may be expected to travel between various locations within Highland, new ways of working are being used to ensure that rural populations are not disadvantaged.
You will be joining the A&B Psychological Therapy Service at a time of new initiatives and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of psychology in Argyll and Bute. Although we are a small team, covering a large rural area, you will find a supportive environment with close links to our colleagues in Inverness and North Highland. There will be opportunities to develop areas of specialism that will contribute to the wider area of Argyll and Bute, and active CPD is encouraged.
Applicants must be doctorate (or equivalent) level Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, be registered with the HCPC, and have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. A potential relocation package can be agreed.
To arrange a visit or for further information regarding this post please contact:
Dr Lucia Swanepoel, Counselling Psychologist; email: lucia.swanepoel@nhs.scot Dr Ishbel Dumughn, Clinical Psychologist; email: ishbel.dumughn@nhs.scot
For more information about the area of Argyll you can visit the Argyll & Bute Council website: http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/discover
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