KM261505 - Advanced Psychological Practitioner

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within the Aberdeenshire Drug and Alcohol Service. The role supports people with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues across Aberdeenshire.

The post involves delivering evidence-based therapies (including groups and online), contributing to a stepped-care model, and providing training, supervision and involvement in audit and research. Interview date: 26 November 2026 (MS Teams).

Formación

• Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Applied Psychology.
• Experience delivering evidenced-based psychological therapies.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Contribute to the stepped-care model across specialist drug and alcohol services.
• Support the wider workforce through training, coaching and supervision; participate in audit and research.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Psychological therapies

Online delivery

Educación

Honours degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Applied Psychology

Herramientas

MS Teams

Descripción del empleo

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the specialist psychology service within the Aberdeenshire Drug and Alcohol Service. The service supports people experiencing problematic substance use and/or co-occurring mental health difficulties across North, Central and South Aberdeenshire.

We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic and compassionate practitioner with:

• A honours degree in Psychology or equivalent and a relevant Master’s degree in Applied Psychology
• Experience of working with people affected by mental health and/or substance use difficulties
• Experience of delivering evidenced based psychological therapies, including groups and via online platforms

You will deliver evidence-based psychological interventions and contribute to the continued development of a stepped-care model across specialist drug and alcohol services. The role will also involve supporting the wider workforce through training, coaching and supervision; alongside participation in audit, evaluation and research.

Interview date: 26th November 2026, interviews will be online via MS Teams

Contact: Dr Claire Campbell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Aberdeenshire Drug and Alcohol Service. [e-mail]

Please note this post may close early due to volume of applicants

Additional Information For Candidates

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.