NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
The Primary Care Mental Health Team in West Dunbartonshire is delighted to offer two 12‑month fixed‑term posts: one 1 WTE and one 0.5 WTE Band 7 Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) or CBT Therapist role within our team.
Postholders will deliver evidence‑based psychological therapies to service users with a range of presenting mental health conditions in both individual and group formats. They will provide specialised clinical supervision, contribute to local teaching, training and service development initiatives, and access CPD opportunities and clinical supervision with a Clinical Psychologist.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* Location: The Vale Centre for Health & Care
* Fixed‑term contract for 12 months
* Full‑time and part‑time positions available
* Shift pattern: Monday‑Thursday 9 am–4:45 pm, Friday 9 am–4:30 pm
Key Responsibilities
* Manage an appropriate clinical caseload, taking responsibility for cases requiring specialised cognitive‑behavioural assessments and interventions, including complex co‑morbidity.
* Provide specialist assessments, including risk assessments, based on interpretation and integration of complex information from referral sources, interviews and self‑report measures.
* Develop cognitive‑behavioural formulations of patients’ difficulties using wide‑range information.
* Deliver a cognitive‑behavioural therapy service tailored to the needs of individuals attending West Dunbartonshire PCMHT.
* Participate in joint working with other healthcare professionals as required and agreed with the Team Lead.
* Provide advice, guidance, consultation and teaching on matters relating to cognitive behavioural therapy to other professions and non‑professional carers.
* Teach, train and supervise mental health care staff practising cognitive behavioural therapy, with emphasis on nurses and occupational therapists.
* Receive regular clinical supervision from a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, discussing clinical work, research and audit.
* Engage in appropriate CPD programmes and document these in accordance with BPS/BABCP guidance.
* Keep abreast of new developments in psychological therapies in adult mental health and disseminate this information to colleagues.
* Take part in and contribute to the CPD programme within the Service.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
Essential
* Honours degree in Psychology (eligible for GBR) and Masters level (or equivalent) degree in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
* Experience of working in an NHS mental health setting and of multi‑disciplinary working.
* Experience of cognitive behavioural assessment and treatment of adult clients with a range of mental health problems.
* Evidence of continued professional development through attendance at workshops, seminars and reading of up‑to‑date professional journals and books.
* Well‑developed skills in communicating effectively in written and oral modes, including the capacity to impart clinically sensitive and technical information to a range of recipients.
* Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non‑professional groups.
* Capacity to establish priorities and organise workload effectively.
Desirable
* Professional Registration with BPS
* Skills in teaching and training others.
* Supervisory training and experience in the delivery of supervision to others.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
* Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements are encouraged.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Artificial Intelligence Policy
Applicants must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence, automated tools or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal from the recruitment process.
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