Clinical Psychologist – Learning Disabilities (Fixed-Term)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Lothian’s Learning Disability Psychology Service invites applications for a 12‑month fixed term Clinical Psychologist role in Edinburgh. The post offers the opportunity to provide specialist assessment and intervention in both community and inpatient settings, with a focus on learning disability services.

The role includes supervision of colleagues, involvement in teaching, and participation in quality improvement, audit and research activities, with potential for involvement across

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical psychology input into community and inpatient tiers of the Learning Disabilities Psychology Service.
• Offer supervision to pre-qualified psychology team members and participate in QA, audit and research activities.
• Develop collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary colleagues and support staff in skill development.

Job description

NHS Lothian’s Learning Disability Psychology Service invites applications for a 12‑month fixed term Clinical Psychologist role in Edinburgh. The post offers the opportunity to provide specialist assessment and intervention in both community and inpatient settings, with a focus on learning disability services.

The role includes supervision of colleagues, involvement in teaching, and participation in quality improvement, audit and research activities, with potential for involvement across