223211 - Applied Psychologist

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Band 8a Applied Psychologist to join their Palliative Care service at the Marie Curie Hospice in Edinburgh. The role emphasizes developing skills in a multidisciplinary team while supporting patients with acute and chronic health conditions. Candidates are encouraged to apply early due to anticipated interest. A valid PVG membership is required to begin the position.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Develop and extend core competencies in a Palliative Care/Hospice setting.
• Hold a PVG Scheme membership/record.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients adjusting to health conditions.
• Participate in a range of interventions in Palliative Care.

Job description

NHS Lothian Clinical Health Psychology Service is delighted to be offering a 0.2 wte 23 month fixed-term Band 8a Applied Psychologist post in our Palliative Care service, based at the Marie Curie Hospice in Edinburgh. Marie Curie Hospice has a long-standing Service Level Agreement with the NHS Lothian Clinical Health Psychology Service to provide this service.

Clinical Health Psychology is a Lothian-wide service, supporting patients to adjust to acute and chronic physical health conditions. We have over 25 posts across 16 specialist services, including Pain Management, Weight Management, Psycho-Oncology and ME/CFS. We offer interventions in a range of intensities and modalities, as well as consultancy, supervision and training.

This post presents an excellent opportunity to develop and extend core competencies in a Palliative Care/Hospice setting, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team. Interested persons are encouraged to contact Dr Audrey Matthews (Senior Clinical Psychologist) [e-mail] to discuss the role.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

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 (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

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.