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NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from of all sections of society.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
NHS Lothian Clinical Health Psychology Service is delighted to be offering an 0.4 wte Band 7 post, fixed term to cover maternity leave in our Pain Service.
Clinical Health Psychology is a Lothian-wide service, supporting patients to adjust to acute and chronic physical health conditions. We have nearly 20 staff working across 15 specialist services, including Pain Management, Weight Management, Psycho-Oncology and ME/CFS. We offer interventions in a range of intensities and modalities, including group and individual therapy, as well as consultancy, supervision and training.
This post presents an excellent opportunity to develop and extend core competencies in a specialist setting, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team. Interested persons are encouraged to contact Dr Jenny Strachan, Senior Clinical Health Psychologist, jenny.strachan@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk, to discuss the role.