Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Irvine is seeking a Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist. The role involves comprehensive psychological assessments and working within a multi-disciplinary team to support patients with complex psychological needs. Applicants must be HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists, with experience in settings dealing with severe mental illness. This full-time position offers competitive hours and the potential for a relocation package.

Benefits

Potential relocation package

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with adults presenting complex psychological disorders.
• Must be HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Teach and supervise multi-disciplinary staff.

Skills

Qualified Clinical Psychologist

Experience with complex psychological disorders

Teaching and training skills

Education

HCPC registration

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. To this end, 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.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist within our IPCU, eight-bed unit at Woodland View Hospital and within our Warrix Avenue Rehabilitation Facility, nine supported flats. Woodland View is an acute mental health and community facility at Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine. The facility has 13 wards which includes Low Secure and Forensic Rehabilitation, Acute Mental Health and Intensive Psychiatric Care. Woodland View provides state-of-the-art surroundings for patients, staff and service-users.

You will have the opportunity to work under the supervision and management of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering services to patients presenting with complex needs including severe and enduring mental illness, addictions, complex trauma and difficulties consistent with a diagnosis of personality disorder. In addition to direct clinical care this post will include teaching, training and supervision of multi-disciplinary staff.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

We would welcome interest from qualified Clinical Psychologists who have relevant experience for this post. For example, those who have experience of working in settings and/or specialties where you have developed transferrable skills applicable to supporting adults presenting with complex psychological disorders.

The applicant must be HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm but variation in contracted hours may be considered.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role due to the need for travel from in-patient base at Woodland View Hospital to Warrix Avenue and for other ad-hoc meetings.

A relocation package may be available depending on eligibility.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

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