218454 (MG) Applied Psychologist

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is looking for a part-time psychologist to lead the Edinburgh City COPD psychology service. The role involves clinical supervision, teaching, and managing specialist patient caseloads. Candidates must be committed to equality and have appropriate qualifications to ensure a supportive service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical services for respiratory conditions.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks for health services.
• Ability to manage specialist psychological caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Edinburgh City COPD psychology service.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychologists and trainees.
• Undertake relevant audit and research activities.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Teaching

Consultancy

Research

Job description

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please ensure you complete and submit your application early.

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 (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in the role.

Note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development and provision of the comprehensive specialist Edinburgh City COPD psychology service, including clinical supervision of psychologists, trainees, and assistant psychologists, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide psychology teaching, training, consultancy, and supervision within a governance framework.
• Undertake audit and research relevant to the service area.
• Manage a specialist caseload of patients with moderate to severe psychological difficulties within the Edinburgh City Community Respiratory Team (CRT).
• Refer to the job description and person specification for detailed information on skills and experience required. For questions, contact Claire Easton at 0131 312 2160.