213255 / 212758 - Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Shotts; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist within NHS Lanarkshire, offering a 12-month fixed-term post. The role involves delivering psychological services in HMP Shotts and University Hospital Wishaw, with opportunities for training and consultancy. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, providing assessment and therapy to individuals in prison and acute psychiatric wards.

Benefits

Annual leave

NHS pension

Sick leave

Occupational health services

Counselling services

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Experience with complex populations and forensic mental health expertise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment, care, and treatment within HMP Shotts.
• Provide input to acute psychiatric inpatient wards.
• Promote psychologically informed approaches and offer training.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Supervision

Assessment

Psychological Therapies

Education

Postgraduate Doctoral level degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

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213255 / 212758 - Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Shotts

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Shotts, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist within Psychology Services in NHS Lanarkshire on a 12-month fixed-term basis. We have scope for a 1.0 WTE Band 8A post.

0.7 WTE of the post is within our motivated and innovative psychology service delivering a clinical service within HMP Shotts. The successful applicant will support the service lead in the delivery and governance of a high-quality psychology service within HMP Shotts. They will work alongside psychology colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, care, and treatment to individuals currently in prison. The post holder will undertake assessment, formulation, provide psychological therapies, and offer indirect interventions where appropriate. They will also promote psychologically informed approaches, provide teaching/training, supervision, and consultation to other professionals, and be involved in quality improvement and research.

0.3 WTE of the post will be to provide input to the acute psychiatric inpatient wards in University Hospital Wishaw, offering both direct and indirect psychological work for a range of presentations. There will be opportunities for staff training, consultancy, and service development.

The post holder will be line managed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist within the respective services, with regular supervision and access to CPD. Please note the attached job descriptions are generic.

We welcome enquiries and visits. Please contact Dr Fiona Mair or Dr Claire Stark for further information.

We welcome applications from final year doctoral trainees due to qualify soon.

NHS Lanarkshire

Join NHS Lanarkshire and work with a population of 655,000 across diverse communities. We provide hospital-based services, primary healthcare, and social care services.

What you'll need

Postgraduate Doctoral level (or equivalent) degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, registered with the HCPC. Additional relevant training, supervision experience, knowledge of policies, and a full UK/EU/EEA driving license are required.

Additional desirable skills

Training in personality assessment/therapy, experience with complex populations, supervision experience, neuropsychological knowledge, and forensic mental health expertise.

Contract details

Fixed term or secondment for 12 months, full-time (37 hours), working Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00.

Location and work pattern

Based in HMP Shotts and University Hospital Wishaw. Applicants may be considered for similar roles elsewhere.

Interested in more?

Contact David Murray for enquiries regarding applications.

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Enjoy a supportive environment, career development, and benefits such as annual leave, NHS pension, sick leave, occupational health, and counselling services.

Further info

See the Job Description and recruitment webpage for more details. Please submit your application early, as the vacancy may close early if interest is high.

Additional notes

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Responses should be your own work; AI assistance is discouraged. Check UK work eligibility before applying. Postings for Band 1 and 2 are not eligible for sponsorship.