Principal Clinical Or Counselling Psychologist B8A

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is recruiting a Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Band 8A) to work 0.4 WTE (14.4 hours) per week at Florence Street CMHT in the Gorbals, Glasgow, on a permanent basis.

You will hold a Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and be HCPC registered, with experience in adult mental health. You will supervise staff, provide trainee placements, and contribute to MDT governance.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology is required.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in adult mental health and supervision of others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality Psychology Service to adults in the Community Mental Health Team.
• Provide supervision of psychological interventions and governance within the MDT.
• Line management and professional support within South Glasgow’s Adult Mental Health Psychology Department.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Supervision

Adult mental health

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist B8A
Job reference: 261496
Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date: 25/10/2026
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: Florence Street Mental Health Resource Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 14.4
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Florence St CMHT

A 0.4WTE/14.4hrs vacancy for a B8A Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist has arisen within Florence Street CMHT in the Gorbals area of South Glasgow.

You will join an experienced and dedicated multi-disciplinary team comprising Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Psychiatrists and deliver a high-quality Psychology Service to adults receiving secondary care mental health input from the Community Mental Health Team. You will contribute to the governance of the psychological practice of MDT colleagues in the team by providing supervision of their delivery of psychological interventions and will be line managed and supervised by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and receive professional support and CPD opportunities from South Glasgow’s Adult Mental Health Psychology Department.

This part-time post may be attractive to Clinical or Counselling Psychologists who have a private practice or who work part-time elsewhere.

You will have a Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and be HCPC registered as such, with experience in adult mental health, gained via training or post-qualification experience. You will be required to provide clinical placements to a range of trainees, including those undertaking the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology; therefore you’ll have completed, or be eligible for, formal training in the supervision of others that is recognised by the DClinPsy programme. Newly qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists and those approaching qualification are welcome to apply.

If the preferred candidate is keen to work additional hours beyond this base contract, we do our very best to facilitate access to additional temporary hours as and when they become available.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.