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Please note this vacancy is only open to current NHS Ayrshire and Arran Staff
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, care and respectful way.
You will be part of the Neuropsychology Specialty which is part of the wider NHS Ayrshire & Arran Psychological Service. The Psychological Service comprises of approximately 100 staff including Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists in CBT, Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology, Counsellors, Graduate Assistant Psychologists and Master and Doctoral Psychology Trainees. The Psychological Service delivers area-wide psychological provision through the Professional Lead for Psychological Services and two Heads of Specialty and Consultant Psychology Leads across the Psychological Specialties.
You will be part of an area wide neuropsychology service which currently provides highly specialised assessment, therapy and consultation within the acute hospitals, neurorehabilitation services and specialist neurological condition teams. You will provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence based Psychological interventions to adults with neurological conditions who are experiencing mild to moderate emotional difficulties, such as adjustment or depression. There will be opportunities for teaching, training and supervision of other health professionals and you will work closely with colleagues both from within the Psychological Specialty and also from the wider acute service.
In order to support clinicians in the delivery of their role, Psychological Services places a strong emphasis on governance and CPD and has excellent opportunities for training and access to special interest/professional Groups. The service has close links with the University of Glasgow, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Course and the University of Stirling/Dundee, MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care Course.
Hours: 30 per week, variation in these contracted hours will be considered to a minimum 18.75 hrs
A car owner / driver essential.
This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity for 6 months.
You must have successfully attained MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care and be accreditable or accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
For informal enquiries, please contact: Dr. Luke Williams, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychology Service, Telephone 01294 322057, Email luke.williams@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
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. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.