Overview
NHS Scotland 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Contract and hours
Fixed term post for 11.1 hours per week – 12 months. Permanent full time and part time hours available. Please note: as this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
Application timing
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Please complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Support for candidates
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Right to work and safeguarding
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this, and what your responsibilities include, can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Role summary
To support the development and provision of a specialist psychology service, including supervision of a team of psychologists and/or trainees, and to take responsibility and leadership as the Psychology representative in designated specialist areas. To provide clinical supervision and support in relation to the psychological assessment, therapy and management provided by trainee psychologists, multi-disciplinary clinicians and staff within the designated clinical area. To be responsible for providing psychology teaching, training, consultancy and supervision activities management within a governance structure. To undertake audit and research relevant to the service area. To be responsible for the management of a specialist caseload.
Further information
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Scott, 0131 536 1110.
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