Consultant Psychologist B8C

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the East Renfrewshire CAMHS team as a part-time Consultant Clinical Psychologist. You will lead psychological therapies, manage service delivery, and work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to children's mental health. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on young people's lives while collaborating with esteemed educational institutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in service delivery and management, particularly with complex cases.
• Desirable experience in Tier 3 CAMHS setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and governance of psychological therapies.
• Collaborate with senior clinicians to manage waiting times.
• Contribute to neurodevelopmental service provision.

Skills

Service Delivery

Management

Complex Cases

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS, East Renfrewshire

This is an exciting opportunity to join the East Renfrewshire CAMHS team as a part-time (0.5 WTE) Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will be an integral part of the leadership team within a multidisciplinary service comprising various psychology posts at different levels. The wider team includes multidisciplinary staff dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services for children and young people.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the delivery and governance of psychological therapies within the service.
2. Collaborate with senior clinicians and the Service Manager to manage waiting times and ensure delivery of a high-quality clinical service aligned with Scottish Government Local Delivery Plan targets.
3. Contribute routinely to neurodevelopmental service provision.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have experience in service delivery and management, particularly with complex cases in a Tier 3 CAMHS setting. Experience in working with service management and complex cases is desirable.

Team and Academic Links

The successful candidate will join a group of over 100 psychologists within Specialist Children’s Services and approximately 300 psychologists across the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board. There are strong links with the University of Glasgow’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and the University of Edinburgh’s MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People.

About Glasgow

Glasgow is a vibrant city known for hosting the Commonwealth Games, COP26, and the World Cycling Championships. The city offers a lively cultural scene, excellent restaurants, expanding cycle networks, and proximity to the scenic Loch Lomond National Park.

Contact Details

For informal enquiries, contact:

• Gayle Cooney, Professional Lead for Psychology, SCS
  Phone: [phone]
  Email: [e-mail]
• Julie Fitzpatrick, Service Manager
  Email: [e-mail]

Further contact details and application instructions can be found in the Candidate Information Packs. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and promotes an inclusive workforce. The organization is also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting applications from military personnel and veterans.

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