Assistant Psychologist (Higher Level)-Esteem

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

These are three fixed term positions of 2 years. The shift pattern for this position is normal working hours (Monday to Friday). (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three Band 5 Assistant Psychologists to join a new Wellcome Trust-funded clinical trial: Sleeping Better. This multicentre clinical trial will test the effectiveness of sleep interventions in people either at risk of developing psychosis, people recovering from a first episode of psychosis, and people with non-affective psychosis. The position is based within the ESTEEM Early Intervention Service and you will also have close links with the School of Health and Wellbeing in the University of Glasgow. The posts are available initially for 24-months.

There are 3 positions available:

Position 1 is full time and Position 2 is for 29.7 hours and youll be responsible for the identification, recruitment, informed consent and follow-up of participants the supervision of a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist. 

Position 3 is for 26 hours and youll be responsible for the delivery of Sleep Interventions under the supervision of a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist.

Requirements:

• Youll be a psychology graduate with a 2.1 degree or above (BPS accredited).
• Have knowledge of evidence-based psychological approaches to insomnia and also more broadly to people at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
• Experience of psychological research, have good general computing skills, basic analytic skills and experience of data entry, cleaning and organisation of files, and report writing. Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with colleagues in a clinical and research context. 

Youll require the ability to travel between sites within NHS GG&C; this post requires a valid driving licence and access to own or other independent means of transport, and flexibility to work some irregular hours occasionally to fit with participant availability.

Please state on your assessment form which position you are applying for.

Informal contact:  Professor Andrew Gumley, Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist, , andrew.gumley@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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