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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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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. Therefore, please complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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.
To work in the United Kingdom, a legal work permit is required, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. Further information and responsibilities are included in the vacancy details.
PVG Scheme membership is required. If you are not a current PVG member in the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), you must apply to Disclosure Scotland and be deemed satisfactory before starting in post.
As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.
Key responsibilities: The post holder will provide input to address the psychological needs of people with learning disabilities who present with complex mental health difficulties and/or significant behaviours that challenge. The role involves collaborative working with multidisciplinary colleagues within a Positive Behaviour Support framework, promoting a trauma‑informed and psychologically focused approach to care in our inpatient learning disability services. Audit, research, and evaluation will also be encouraged and supported.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact us for informal enquiries. For further information on the role and person specification, click on the links at the bottom of the screen. If after reading this information you have questions, please contact Dr Reed Cappleman on 0131 537 6270 or email reed.cappleman@nhs.scot.
Band 8A Applied Psychologist – Learning Disabilities Psychology Service, NHS Lothian
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 8A full time Applied Psychologist within the Learning Disabilities Psychology Service in NHS Lothian. You will be based in our specialist learning disability inpatient services, where you will provide input to address the psychological needs of people with learning disabilities who present with complex mental health difficulties and/or significant behaviours that challenge. The post holder will focus on the William Fraser Centre (Royal Edinburgh Hospital). The role will entail collaborative working with multidisciplinary colleagues within a Positive Behaviour Support framework, as well as promoting a trauma‑informed and psychologically‑focused approach to care in our inpatient learning disability services. Audit, research, and evaluation will also be strongly encouraged and supported in this role.
We are looking for an applied psychologist who is passionate about the rights of people with a learning disability, and can display the skills and creativity to ensure psychological approaches are accessible to a group of service users with highly complex needs. The post provides a range of opportunities for service development, quality improvement, and implementation of MDT training and consultation. As such it is an excellent opportunity for those with a keen interest in developing their skills in systemic work and consultation models.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact us for an informal conversation to find out more about the service. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Reed Cappleman, Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Professional Lead for Learning Disabilities.
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 after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Dr Reed Cappleman on 0131 537 6270 or email reed.cappleman@nhs.scot.
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