Part-Time Clinical/Counselling Psychologist — Hybrid MH

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Haddington; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Lothian invites applications for an applied psychologist (clinical or counselling) in the Psychological Therapies Service in East Lothian. The role offers a varied clinical caseload across psychological and mental health difficulties with regular supervision and integration within the Joint Mental Health Team.

The post is based at East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington with optional hybrid working.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required
• PVG scheme membership is required
• Part-time, 0.65 WTE (23.4 hours) salary pro-rata
• Fixed-term maternity leave cover (1 year)

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied individual clinical caseload across the spectrum of psychological and mental health difficulties.
• Receive regular individual and group supervision with the Senior Psychologists.
• Be embedded as an integral part of the Joint Mental Health Team in East Lothian.
• Engage in Consultancy/MDT work with primary and secondary care, and third sector.
• Develop treatment pathways for a population with complex needs.
• Support trainee placements to DClinPsych trainees.

Job description

NHS Lothian invites applications for an applied psychologist (clinical or counselling) in the Psychological Therapies Service in East Lothian. The role offers a varied clinical caseload across psychological and mental health difficulties with regular supervision and integration within the Joint Mental Health Team.

The post is based at East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington with optional hybrid working.