Position
Clinical / Counselling Psychologist Band 8A – NHS Lothian, Rivers Centre, Fountainbridge Library Building.
Hours & Employment
18.75 hours per week (0.5 WTE). Permanent position.
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi‑disciplinary specialist service providing a highly specialist clinical, training, and consultancy service in the field of complex trauma treatment and consultation. You will be involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Rivers Centre’s work with patients who are most affected by histories of complex psychological trauma. The Rivers Centre is a widely recognised specialist trauma service.
Contact
Informal enquiries to Adam Burley, Consultant Clinical Psychologist – adam.burley@nhs.scot.
Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Application
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early. Ensure you apply early.
Support
We fully support disabled candidates, neurodivergent candidates, and those with long‑term conditions by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Work Permit
To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate relevant permission to work. Further information can be found in the vacancy information.
Regulatory
This position requires a PVG Scheme membership or record for the child and/or adult group. If you are not a current member, you must apply to Disclosure Scotland before starting. Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the role may require a different level of criminal record check. If assessed as a regulated role, you will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. For more details, visit Disclosure Scotland Changes.
Salary
As this post is part‑time, salary will be pro‑rata.
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