201379 Clinical Psychologist (KA)

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 amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**   

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. 

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

NHS LOTHIAN

Lothian Older Peoples Psychology Service

Edinburgh Behaviour Support Service

Band 8A Principal Clinical Psychologist 0.9 WTE

Permanent post

We welcome applications for this opportunity in NHS Lothian: we have a vacancy for a permanent 0.9 WTE (33.3 hours per week) Clinical Psychologist, Band 8A.  The post-holder will be the clinical lead for the Edinburgh Behaviour Support Service (EBSS), and as such will be an integral member of Lothian Older Peoples Psychology Service (LOPPS). 

LOPPS has a range of psychology staff, including Clinical Psychologists, CAAPs and Assistant Psychologists, working in various settings across Lothian.  We routinely provide placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists.  Several members of the service are involved in research projects, or leading Quality Improvement projects.  Opportunities for continuing professional development are supported and encouraged.  We have regular meetings, both formal and informal, in addition to regular individual and group supervision.

The Edinburgh Behaviour Support Service (EBSS) is a psychology led specialist service providing formulation led interventions for individuals with dementia who are resident in Edinburgh City Care Homes. EBSS also provides training to care homes in responding to stress and distress in dementia. The post-holder will be the Clinical Psychology Lead, and will be supported by other members of this well-established clinical team. EBSS is based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.  There are robust systems in place for referrals, consultation, supervision and training. The post-holder will manage a specialist caseload, and will support the delivery of formulation led interventions within the MDT.  This will include providing clinical supervision to nursing staff and an Assistant Psychologist. 

You must have an Honours Degree in Psychology, and a Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and be registered with HCPC as an Applied Psychologist (or eligible for HCPC registration).

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.  If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Dr Donna Gilroy (Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Professional Lead) ).