213255 / 212758 - Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

NHS National Services Scotland; Shotts; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist at a forward-thinking healthcare provider. This role involves delivering psychological services in a prison setting and acute psychiatric wards, ensuring high-quality care is provided. You'll be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, engaging in assessments, therapies, and consultations. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals across the community.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Annual Leave

Occupational Health Services

Counseling Services

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and relevant training in psychology.
• Experience with forensic populations and neuropsychological knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and govern a high-quality psychology service within HMP Shotts.
• Provide psychological work for acute psychiatric inpatient wards.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Psychological Therapies

Assessment and Formulation

Supervision and Consultation

Education

Post Graduate Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

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 clinical services within HMP Shotts. The successful applicant will support the service lead in delivering and governing 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 in prison. Responsibilities include assessment, formulation, psychological therapies, indirect interventions, promoting psychologically informed approaches, teaching, supervision, consultation, and involvement in quality improvement and research.

0.3 WTE of the post will provide input to the acute psychiatric inpatient wards at University Hospital Wishaw, offering direct and indirect psychological work for various presentations, with 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 inquiries and visits. Please contact Dr Fiona Mair or Dr Claire Stark for more information.

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

NHS Lanarkshire

Join NHS Lanarkshire and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything. We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire, providing hospital, primary healthcare, and social care services.

What we'll need you to bring

• Post Graduate Doctoral level (or equivalent) degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, registered with HCPC.
• Additional relevant training, accredited supervision experience, knowledge of policies, and legislation.
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving license.

It would be great if you also have

• Training in personality assessment/therapy, experience with forensic populations, supervision experience, neuropsychological knowledge, and therapeutic skills.

Contract type

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

Location and Working Pattern

Based in HMP Shotts and University Hospital Wishaw, with the same working hours.

Further Information

Refer to the Job Description or our recruitment webpage for more details. Contact Dr Fiona Mair or Dr Claire Stark for inquiries, and David Murray for application process questions.

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Enjoy a supportive environment with benefits like annual leave, NHS Pension, sick leave, occupational health, and counseling services.

Additional Information for Applicants

• Apply early; applications close at midnight on the deadline date.
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• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants must provide authentic responses; AI-generated answers are discouraged. Ensure eligibility to work in the UK; check visa requirements in advance.