Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist - Staff Wellbeing - Fixed-term, 3 years

TN United Kingdom; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist - Staff Wellbeing - Fixed-term, 3 years, Kilmarnock

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Kilmarnock, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Staff Wellbeing based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is fixed term to the end of March 2028.

What you will do:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are recruiting a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (8A) within the pan-Ayrshire Staff Psychology team contributing to the Staff Wellbeing service. This is an exciting post with strong professional development opportunities within a small but highly motivated, passionate and supportive specialist team. The postholder will be an integral member of the team while working closely with colleagues across the Staff wellbeing service. The post includes involvement in the training and supervision of staff, as well as potential for local research and audit projects. There is also the opportunity to be involved in aspects of service development and the main focus will be on shaping the development of our Staff Psychology team provision across the three Health and Social Care Partnerships.

Services are delivered to the population directly through specialist therapeutic intervention for staff requiring our service from our health and social care workforce in Ayrshire & Arran. Psychological Services provide expert advice, consultancy, training and supervision in order to develop the psychological skills of other health and non-health professionals. It also aims to enhance the delivery of psychological care across the whole healthcare system through formal contribution at programme board and strategic levels.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Post graduate Doctorate degree in Clinical/Counselling Psychology
• Honours degree in Psychology (minimum upper 2 nd class) Eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychology status
• Evidence of appropriate CPD
• Health Care Professions Council Registration
• You must be HCPC registered as a Practitioner Clinical Psychologist. Trainee Clinical Psychologists would not be expected to be HCPC registered at the point of applying for the post, but would need to have attained registration before they would be eligible to commence the post.

Hours:

This post is fixed term to the end of March 2028 and is offered at 18.5 hours per week. Variation in these contractual hours may also be considered and applicants are encouraged to discuss their preferences.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Given our pan-Ayrshire service across three Partnership areas, a car owner and driver is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Mr Peter Ronald at [emailprotected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.

• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.