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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. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
You will work within the Adult Mental Health Psychological Specialty which is part of the NHS Ayrshire & Arran Psychological Service. The Psychological Service comprises of approx 100 staff. The Psychological Service delivers area-wide psychological provision through the Professional Lead for Psychological Services, two Heads of Specialty and Consultant Psychologist Leads across the Psychological Specialties.
This post sits within East Ayrshire AMH Psychological Specialty a well-established and enthusiastic team consisting of: Consultant Clinical Psychologist, five Clinical Psychologists, one Clinical Nurse Specialist in CBT, two Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology and Trainee Clinical Psychologists on the Glasgow University Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme. The Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology are based within the East Ayrshire Primary Care Mental Health Team located at University Hospital Crosshouse.
You will be involved in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other evidence based high intensity psychological therapies to adults presenting with moderate mental health difficulties. You will have opportunity to contribute to: service development, training, supervision and will work closely with colleagues from the AMH Psychological Specialty and the East Ayrshire Primary Care Mental Health Team. In order to support clinicians in the delivery of their role, the Psychological Service places a strong emphasis on access to appropriate CPD.
This post is permanent, full time.
You must be a car driver and we would welcome interest in this post from Trainee CAAP on the MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care Programme. Requirement for being appointed to the post is having successfully attained the MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Karen Porter, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead for the East Ayrshire AMH Psychological Specialty. Telephone 01563 826340 or email Karen.Porter@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.