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Psychological Therapist (Ref: 119414)
Fixed Term until 31/03/2023, Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
Part-time working options may also considered
Band 6 – Salary Range - £33,072 - £40,736 per annum (pro rata for part time posts)
Plus Distant Island Allowance of £1,971 per annum (pro rata for part time posts)
A Relocation Assistance of up to £1,000 is available depending on start date
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Psychological Therapist, fixed term contract, within the Psychological Therapies Primary Care Team in NHS Shetland.
The successful applicant will also work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team alongside GPs and Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) colleagues to provide assessment and treatment to a wide range of adult clients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. There is also an opportunity to contribute to new and innovative ways of delivering services.
You will need a degree and a Psychological Therapy qualification and accreditation with a relevant professional body, together with good ICT and communication skills. In addition, you will need a minimum of two year’s post qualifying experience and one year working in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Experience of working in a remote and rural location would be desirable.
Remote working from the UK mainland will be considered. If this is the case, Distant Islands Allowance and Relocation assistance is not applicable.
Shetland consists of about 15 inhabited islands with a total population of approximately 23,000 people. It offers a unique opportunity for the adventurous and is a wonderful place to live and work. It has amazing wildlife and scenery, great leisure facilities and excellent schools. It also has a vibrant music and arts scene whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
Informal discussions are welcomed by Mary Roberts, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 01595 743006.
Closing date: 2 October 2022
Interview date: To be confirmed
For more information and to apply:
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
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