The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) to become a member of the dynamic and developing psychology-led Maternity & Neonatal Psychological Interventions Service (MNPI) based at University Hospital Wishaw. The MNPI service provides assessment, treatment and care to women and families, presenting with mild to moderate distress associated with a complex pregnancy or birth experience across both maternity (antenatal and postnatal) and neonatal specialities on an in-patient and out-patient basis across NHS Lanarkshire.
The MNPI service is composed of Psychologists, a bereavement counsellor and Specialist Midwives. The service continues to grow and provides exciting ongoing service developments.
We are seeking an individual that shares the core NHS values and values that are important to the MNPI service– being respectful, kind, curious, collaborative, efficient, forward thinking and trauma informed.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
* The post holder must have an honours degree in psychology (eligible for GBR) and a post-graduate Masters level (or equivalent) degree in Psychological Therapy.
* Relevant clinical experience
* Have knowledge of relevant national and professional guidelines for optimal standards of clinical care.
* Have some knowledge of Psychiatry and other related professions in order to understand complex clinical presentation.
* Excellent communication skills
* Be aware of the limits of one's competence and expertise and work within those boundaries (particularly in the initial postgraduate year).
* Work in a sensitive manner with respect for diversity in gender, ethnic, culture and philosophical issues with a wide range of individuals
* Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development
* Attend in-house and external courses pertaining to computer training, moving and handling, management of aggression and violence, lone worker guidelines etc.
It would be great if you also have
* Commitment to ongoing continuing Professional Development
Contract type
Permanent
Part Time
27.8 Hours
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location
This role will be based in Maternity and Neonatal Psychological Interventions Service within University Hospital Wishaw.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Elaine Carr, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on elaine.carr@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk OR Emma Ross on Emma.Ross@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont,
Recruitment Administrator on heather.lamont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension )
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage .
Additional Information for Applicants
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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), 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 with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Right to Work within the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk .
Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.
Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.