Assistant Psychologist – Learning Disabilities Team

NHS Scotland; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities within the Glasgow City HSCP Learning Disability Service. Working under supervision, you will contribute to assessments, interventions, research and service development in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will gain valuable experience across clinical settings while helping to deliver person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Must have an Honours degree in Psychology (First or 2:1).
• Eligibility for GBC of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience working with people, ideally in learning disabilities or related conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to engage with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Good grasp of psychological theory, research methods, statistics and evidence-based practice.
• Strong IT skills; proficient with Microsoft Office; able to work with databases.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified Clinical Psychologists in assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities.
• Assist with formulation and implementation of care and treatment plans.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of therapeutic groups.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Assist with audits, research projects, data collection, analysis and reporting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Education

First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Psychology

Eligible for GBC – Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases / Data analysis systems

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities within the Glasgow City HSCP Learning Disability Service. Working under supervision, you will contribute to assessments, interventions, research and service development in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will gain valuable experience across clinical settings while helping to deliver person-centred care.