Clinical/Forensic Psychologist – Learning Disabilities

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 8a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join the Learning Disabilities Psychology Service in the Tayside region, primarily based at the Strathmartine Centre, Dundee, with travel across Tayside expected.

The post involves psychological assessment, treatment and consultation for adults with learning disabilities, carers and families, across forensic, community, outpatient and day services, plus opportunities for supervision and training.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Forensic Psychology or near completion by 2026.
• Eligibility for registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC).
• Chartered status with the British Psychological Society.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, treatment and consultation to adults with learning disabilities, carers and families.
• Work across forensic, community, outpatient and day service settings for individual and group interventions.
• Take lead in assessment and formulation of complex cases within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams.
• Provide consultation and supervision to other staff and contribute to an established training agenda.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical treatment

Consultation

Case formulation

Multi-disciplinary working

Education

Doctoral level training in Clinical/Forensic Psychology

Eligible for HCPC registration

British Psychological Society Chartered Status

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 8a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join the Learning Disabilities Psychology Service in the Tayside region, primarily based at the Strathmartine Centre, Dundee, with travel across Tayside expected.

The post involves psychological assessment, treatment and consultation for adults with learning disabilities, carers and families, across forensic, community, outpatient and day services, plus opportunities for supervision and training.