Principal Clinical Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Principal Clinical Psychologist in Glasgow, where you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team focused on enhancing infant mental health. This position involves delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions, while also providing training and consultancy to health professionals. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and respect, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of families facing adversity. If you are passionate about psychological services and eager to work in a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology required.
• Honours degree in Psychology with minimum upper 2nd class.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an innovative clinical service for improving infant mental health.
• Provide psychological advice, consultancy, and training to develop skills.

Skills

Intensive relationship-based assessment

Psychological advice and consultancy

Training and supervision

Understanding of family systems

Education

Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Honours degree in Psychology

Job description

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Principal Clinical Psychologist, Glasgow

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

74265e32481f

Job Views:

4

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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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. 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.

We are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful, supporting our core purpose of working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. You will be expected to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful manner.

To learn more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Clinical Psychologist based at NSPCC/Govan. Funded by NSPCC, the role will be hosted by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, providing core support and dual accountability streams.

What you will do:

This role involves contributing to an innovative clinical service aimed at improving infant mental health experiencing adversity. The Glasgow Infant and Family and Infant Parent Support Team (GIFT/IPS) at NSPCC is a multidisciplinary team including Social Workers, Clinical Psychologists, a Psychiatrist, and Family Engagement and Liaison Workers. Some team members are NSPCC employees, others are seconded from the NHS. Funded by NSPCC, the role will be hosted by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, offering support and dual accountability.

You will support the delivery of evidence-based relationship-focused assessments and interventions to infants and families, provide psychological advice, consultancy, training, and supervision to develop the psychological skills of health and non-health professionals. Skills in intensive relationship-based assessment and intervention, using relationship-based therapies (training provided), are required. An understanding of family systems is important.

Support for infant mental health is often provided to foster or kinship parents, requiring close liaison with Social Work, the Children’s Hearing System, and Adult Services. IPS works with families with children in parental care, developed alongside parents with lived experience, and informed by poverty and neurodiversity. The team maintains links with Glasgow University Child Academic Team and NSPCC policy colleagues.

For further information, please view the job description via the link below.

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:

• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Honours degree in Psychology (minimum upper 2nd class).
• Registration with the HCPC as a clinical psychologist. Trainee Clinical Psychologists should have attained registration before starting.

For more details, see the person specification via the link below.

Hours:

37 hours per week. We welcome applications from recently qualified Clinical Psychologists and final-year Trainees in a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Shift Pattern:

The current post is full-time Band 8A (10 sessions/week). Variations in hours will be considered.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Essential for this role.

If interested, contact:

Dr Kenny Day, Head of Psychological Specialty: Adult at 01294 323325 or [emailprotected]

Diane Emmanus, Partnership Service Manager GIFT/NSPCC at 020 3772 9905 or [emailprotected]

Additional Information for Candidates:

Apply via JobTrain. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting. Ensure your email is correct, check regularly for updates, and contact support for system issues. Note that some vacancies are internal only. Valid UK/EU/EEA driving licenses are required for roles needing a license. NHS Ayrshire and Arran must verify legal work permissions in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for bank contracts.