Senior Acute Inpatient Clinical Psychologist - Part-Time (Fixed-Term)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a Principal Clinical Psychologist for a part-time role at Royal Edinburgh Hospital. This position involves providing specialized psychological services to patients with acute mental health issues, delivering both individual and group therapies. The successful candidate will support interdisciplinary efforts and contribute to teaching, training, audit, and research. Strong commitment to professional development and experience in handling complex cases are essential. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience with acute mental health problems.
• Ability to provide a highly specialist psychological service.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapies to clients.
• Support multi-disciplinary staff through shared assessments.
• Engage in audit and research activities.

Skills

Psychological model application

Individual and group therapies

Psychological formulation

Consultancy

Teaching and training

Audit and research

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

A healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a Principal Clinical Psychologist for a part-time role at Royal Edinburgh Hospital. This position involves providing specialized psychological services to patients with acute mental health issues, delivering both individual and group therapies. The successful candidate will support interdisciplinary efforts and contribute to teaching, training, audit, and research. Strong commitment to professional development and experience in handling complex cases are essential. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.