Principal Clinical Psychologist (LW)

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks an experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist for its Edinburgh team. The role includes leading service development within a multidisciplinary framework, focusing on complex psychological issues and professional growth. Opportunities for supervision and support are provided, enhancing a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist required.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in service redesign and development.
• Support individuals with complex psychological issues.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Teamwork

Service redesign

Supervision

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Principal Clinical Psychologist (LW), Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 04852492317a

Job Views: 8

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

We have a vacancy for an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join a well-established team of psychological therapists. The successful candidate will take a lead role in service redesign and development, working within a multidisciplinary team to help individuals with complex psychological issues.

The team, led by two Consultant Clinical Psychologists, includes Clinical & Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology, Enhanced Psychological Practitioners, and Assistant Psychologists. It covers clinics across Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth, offering a range of interventions within a tiered service delivery model. The post-holder will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision, along with opportunities for peer support.

This role offers the chance to join a large, area-wide Psychology service encompassing major clinical specialties. The service is research-active, promotes continuous professional development, and has strong links with the Universities of Edinburgh, Stirling, and Dundee, providing placements for trainees.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Thomas Bacon at 01383 565256.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify the right to work in the UK for all employees. Applicants who are not UK or Irish nationals must confirm their right to work in their application. NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel respected and valued. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

We offer flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled candidates, individuals with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates through reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.

Please note: Salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

NHS Scotland is dedicated to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and respectful of all backgrounds.