Principal Clinical Psychologist (LW), Edinburgh
Client: NHS Scotland
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 04852492317a
Job Views: 8
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description:
We have a vacancy for an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join a well-established team of psychological therapists. The successful candidate will take a lead role in service redesign and development, working within a multidisciplinary team to help individuals with complex psychological issues.
The team, led by two Consultant Clinical Psychologists, includes Clinical & Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology, Enhanced Psychological Practitioners, and Assistant Psychologists. It covers clinics across Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth, offering a range of interventions within a tiered service delivery model. The post-holder will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision, along with opportunities for peer support.
This role offers the chance to join a large, area-wide Psychology service encompassing major clinical specialties. The service is research-active, promotes continuous professional development, and has strong links with the Universities of Edinburgh, Stirling, and Dundee, providing placements for trainees.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Thomas Bacon at 01383 565256.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify the right to work in the UK for all employees. Applicants who are not UK or Irish nationals must confirm their right to work in their application. NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel respected and valued. We welcome applications from all sections of society.
We offer flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled candidates, individuals with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates through reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.
Please note: Salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.
NHS Scotland is dedicated to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and respectful of all backgrounds.
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