Assistant Psychologist
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Pay & Hours
Pay: AfC Band 5 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,750.47 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,201.29 per annum (pro rata).
Hours: Full time and part time available. 37 x 1 (full time) and 18.5 x 2 (part time).
Contract duration: Permanent.
Job Overview
The State Hospital provides mental health care and treatment in conditions of special security for Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Psychology Service provides forensic clinical psychology to Clinical Teams within the hospital as well as leading offence‑focused groups and psychosocial interventions. This is a multi‑professional collaboration offering therapeutic interventions addressing mental health and recovery, sexual and other offending, health behaviour change, and psychological interventions for those with intellectual disabilities. The post provides an excellent opportunity to enhance clinical experience and to become involved in areas of research. The department has links with the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development, evaluation, and delivery of psychological programmes.
* Play a role within clinical teams.
* Provide supervision and experience relevant to aspiring forensic, clinical and research psychologists.
* Undertake ongoing professional development.
Qualifications & Experience
* Psychology degree awarded at 2:1 or above.
* Graduate basis for registration with the BPS.
* Previous clinical, research or forensic experience required.
* High levels of professionalism and self‑motivation.
Closing Date
Applications close on 11th November 2025.
Application & Contact
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Louise Kennedy, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 01555 842059 or Leanne Banks, Clinical Psychologist on 01555 842292.
If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team at tsh.jobs@nhs.scot.
Applicants are invited to submit their online application early to avoid disappointment.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. For further information, see here (not a link).
Working Week
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will reduce from 37 to 36 hours for full time employees. Part‑time staff will receive a pro‑rated reduction in hours, with no loss of earnings.
Equality & Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The State Hospital welcomes applications from all sections of society. Applicants must be 18 years or older for clinical roles.
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