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NHS Borders Psychology Service is delighted to be inviting applicants for an experienced psychologist to join our senior psychology team to lead the Older Adults psychology service.
This post will involve leading the psychology provision within the Older Adults Mental Health Service within NHS Borders. This will also include oversight of the psychological aspects of the CHAT team as well as the day to day running of the Older Adults Psychology Service.
NHS Borders Psychology Service is a dynamic and supportive service that aims to offer delivery, training and supervision in psychological therapies to the NHS Borders, a rural population of 115,000 people. We are currently undergoing an exciting transformation process which aims to deliver mental health services and psychological therapies in a range of intensities and contexts from primary care to inpatient and rehabilitation.
We are in easy reach of Edinburgh – with the majority of our staff based in the capital, often car-sharing. The recent addition of the Tweedbank rail service from Edinburgh has made travel to Tweedbank (45 minutes from Edinburgh and a 20 minute walk to the Borders General Hospital) an attractive commute.
The Scottish Borders is a lovely area to live in, with excellent schools, abundant local amenities and easy access to Edinburgh and transport links. Superb leisure facilities including many golf courses, mountain bike trails, walking and other rural pursuits. There is good quality affordable housing in the region which provides ideal opportunities for a high quality of life in this scenic part of the country.
This is an exciting time for the NHS Borders psychology service, and we are looking for motivated and innovative professionals who can make a contribution to the service. In return we offer a supportive team, with good opportunities for growth and career development.
For further information, please contact Dr Caroline Cochrane, Head of Psychological Services, caroline.cochrane@borders.scot.nhs.uk, 01896 827168
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***