Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Part-Time Hybrid

NHS Scotland; Haddington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for an applied psychologist (clinical or counselling) in the Psychological Therapies Service in East Lothian. Based at East Lothian Community Hospital, with optional hybrid working, the post offers a varied clinical caseload across psychological and mental health difficulties, regular supervision, MDT work, and involvement in developing treatment pathways.

HCPC registration and PVG membership are required; the post is fixed term maternity cover for 1 year;

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• PVG Scheme membership/record is required.

Responsibilities

• A varied individual clinical caseload across the spectrum of psychological and mental health difficulties.
• Regular individual and group supervision with the Senior Psychologists in the service.
• Embedded as an integral part of the Joint Mental Health Team in East Lothian.
• Consultancy/MDT work with a range of professionals across primary and secondary care, and third sector.
• Development of treatment pathways for a population with complex needs.
• Supporting trainee placements to DClinPsych trainees.

Job description

NHS Scotland invites applications for an applied psychologist (clinical or counselling) in the Psychological Therapies Service in East Lothian. Based at East Lothian Community Hospital, with optional hybrid working, the post offers a varied clinical caseload across psychological and mental health difficulties, regular supervision, MDT work, and involvement in developing treatment pathways.

HCPC registration and PVG membership are required; the post is fixed term maternity cover for 1 year;