Lead Clinical/Forensic Psychologist (LD)

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is recruiting a Band 8b Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to support the Learning Disabilities Psychology Service in Dundee (Strathmartine Centre) on a 0.72 wte basis, with travel across the Tayside region. The post aims to deliver high‑quality psychological services to adults with learning disabilities.

The postholder will assess, treat and consult across forensic, community and clinical settings, provide supervision to staff and Doctoral Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and contribute

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, treatment and consultation to adults with learning disabilities, carers and families within the Tayside Region.
• Work across forensic, community, outpatient and day service settings delivering individual and group interventions.
• Provide consultation and supervision to other staff and multi‑disciplinary colleagues; supervise Doctoral Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

Job description

NHS Tayside is recruiting a Band 8b Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to support the Learning Disabilities Psychology Service in Dundee (Strathmartine Centre) on a 0.72 wte basis, with travel across the Tayside region. The post aims to deliver high‑quality psychological services to adults with learning disabilities.

The postholder will assess, treat and consult across forensic, community and clinical settings, provide supervision to staff and Doctoral Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and contribute