Consultant Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist - Renal Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the West of Scotland Renal Transplant Service, based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. This permanent position offers significant career progression opportunities. The chosen candidate will enhance care quality, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and requires HCPC registration. Ideal for experienced clinicians wishing to impact surgical and medical psychological services significantly.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and relevant training in Clinical Psychology are essential.
• Candidates must show expertise in various models of psychopathology and psychological therapies.
• PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Enhance quality and effectiveness of care for the West of Scotland Renal Transplant Service.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team including transplant surgeons and nephrologists.
• Contribute to psychological services for surgical and medical patients.

Skills

Expertise in multiple models of psychopathology

Clinical psychometrics

Neuropsychology

Psychological therapies

Lifespan development psychology

Education

Postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is to be confirmed. Please note that the salary is Pro Rata for part‑time posts.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent post as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the West of Scotland Renal Transplant Service, based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

This role is designed to fill an 8c vacancy, presenting a significant career progression opportunity for the successful candidate. The primary objective is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of care provided by the West of Scotland Renal Transplant Service, in accordance with UK guidelines for live kidney donation and transplant recipient pathways.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of transplant surgeons, nephrologists, and live donor transplant coordinators. This position is ideal for an experienced clinician looking to make a substantial impact within psychological services for surgical and medical patients.

We invite inquiries from HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists who possess postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or its recognized equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in multiple models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology, and various psychological therapies, as well as lifespan development psychology. Please note, this position necessitates PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

Do not miss this opportunity to advance your career and contribute to a prestigious service dedicated to making a tangible difference in patients’ lives.

Informal Contact: Ewen MacDonald, Clinical Service Manager, 0141 451 6419 (PA), [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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