Overview
We are recruiting to a 0.4 WTE B8B Clinical or Counselling Psychologist post in East Renfrewshire HSCP’s Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT) (Bridges). This would be an excellent development opportunity for an experienced B8A Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking to progress in their career. Bridges PCMHT provides brief psychological therapies for common mental health problems to people living in East Renfrewshire. The team includes CBT Therapists, Mental Health Practitioners, Counsellors, and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The service is delivered via a hybrid of in-person, video and telephone consultations.
Salary is pro rata for part-time hours.
The role involves providing assessment and psychological therapies for clients with more complex presentations within the team; clinical supervision; caseload management and appraisals for Band 7 CBT Therapists; chairing clinical meetings; contributing to service developments delegated by the Clinical Lead; and contributing to the development and oversight of a programme of research activity within the team.
You’ll join the large and dynamic South Psychology Department where you’ll receive professional support and have access to CPD opportunities.
Please contact: Mhairi Selkirk, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead, Telephone 0141 451 0590 or email for an informal discussion about the post and the team. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with BAME backgrounds, those identifying as LBTQI+, and people with disabilities. We are open to flexible working requests. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC commits to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community.
Please note: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to generate or significantly modify responses in the application is discouraged. Applications should consist of original work by the applicant.
Responsibilities
* Provide assessment and psychological therapies for adults with complex presentations within the PCMHT (Bridges).
* Deliver and supervise CBT therapies; provide clinical supervision to Band 7 CBT Therapists.
* Chair clinical meetings and contribute to service developments as delegated by the Clinical Lead.
* Contribute to development and oversight of the team’s research activity.
* Maintain caseload management, participate in appraisals, and engage in safeguarding and governance processes as required.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and embrace new technologies and innovative ways of working.
Qualifications
* Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and HCPC registration.
* Significant post-qualification experience delivering psychological therapies to working-age adults in NHS adult mental health services.
* Experience and advanced training in delivering and supervising Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT) is essential.
* Knowledge of PCMHTs is desirable; applications from other specialisms are welcome.
* Experience in modalities beyond CBT and ability to provide supervision in models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is beneficial.
Location: East Renfrewshire (Bridges PCMHT). Employment type: Part-time (0.4 WTE).
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