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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
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. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.
What you will do:
Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Service
You will have the opportunity to work under the supervision and management of a Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering services to Low Secure patients presenting with complex needs including severe and enduring mental illness, addictions, complex trauma and difficulties consistent with a diagnosis of personality disorder. In addition to direct clinical care this six session in-patient post will include teaching, training and supervision of multi-disciplinary staff to develop provision of Low intensity Interventions within the Low Secure setting.
Community Mental Health Service
You will have the opportunity to provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment interventions for individuals accessing the North Ayrshire Community Mental Health Team. In addition to direct clinical activity, there will be opportunities to develop a supervisory role for clinicians and other staff members.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will be an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with experience relevant to the post. Applications from final-year DClin Trainee Clinical Psychologists are also welcomed.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
1. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
2. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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6. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
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8. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.