Assistant Psychologist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Assistant Psychologist based at University Hospital Crosshouse in NHS Ayrshire & Arran is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31/03/2027. The post is 28.8 hours per week, with 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday (day off to be negotiated).

The role supports Medication Assisted Treatment project work, focusing on trauma-informed care and co-production with individuals with lived experience, and wider MDT collaboration.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate honours Psychology degree or a BPS accredited conversion course in Psychology.
• Experience of working in clinical NHS settings, an understanding of the strengths and challenges face by individuals with mental health and/or substance use difficulties.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the MAT/trauma-informed care project with co-production and lived experience input.
• Develop pathways for effective feedback loops and collaborative working within the MDT.
• Help embed trauma-informed knowledge, skills and confidence across teams.

Skills

NHS experience

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate honours Psychology degree or BPS conversion

Job description

NHS Scotland 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.

NHS Scotland 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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31/03/2027.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours

28.8 hours per week.

09:00-17:00, Monday – Friday (day off to be negotiated)

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

This role has been funded to support the continued implementation of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standard 10, (Trauma Informed Care) through the delivery of a project that addresses substance use, mental health and trauma. The post holder will support DAPS to deliver this project, which will have a focus on co-production with individuals with lived/living experience of substance use, mental health and trauma, and wider colleagues.

As this is a fixed term role the main focuses will be on developing pathways for effective and collaborative feedback loops, working towards developing systems that embed co-production and support the trauma-informed knowledge, skills and confidence of the wider MDT workforce.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

An undergraduate honours Psychology degree or a BPS accredited conversion course in Psychology.

Experience of working in clinical NHS settings, an understanding of the strengths and challenges face by individuals with mental health and/or substance use difficulties, and excellent written communication skills.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Dr Laura Mitchell (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) ([e-mail]) or Dr Lorne Bott (Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist) ([e-mail]).

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

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