Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

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. 

This is a permanent, part-time post of 29.6 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours. 

Current HCPC Registration is required.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GG&C) has a rich history of pioneering mental health service developments. Over recent years Primary Care Mental Health Teams (PCMHTs) have been a feature of these developments, and these teams are now well embedded within care delivery systems. The PCMHT operates as part of a whole system of care. There are links with other mental health services, GPs and third sector services. There are close working relationships with local Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs). The function of PCMHTs within GG&C is to consistently and equitably deliver services to respond to common mental disorders. The service provides assessment and treatment to adults (over 16 years). Typical presentations include depression, anxiety, mixed depression and anxiety, adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive compulsives disorder (OCD). Interventions delivered by the PCMHT will be on a matched/ stepped care basis, based on individual assessment of need. The population of Glasgow North West sector is 223,277 and annual referral rates to the service are 3088 (2024). The service offers training placements to Clinical Psychology trainees, trainee Clinical Associates and CBT trainees. Research, service evaluation and audit are actively encouraged within the service. The Clinical Psychology service in the area has links to the wider NHS GG&C health board in relation to recruitment and continuing professional development. The post holder may be required to provide clinical psychology input across the service area and at different bases as required.

For more information, please contact: Dr Claire Fagan, Interim Clinical Lead, , Claire.fagan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

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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