252049 (GH) Clinical Psychologist - Band 8a

About the role

The SE Community Mental Health Team/Edinburgh is seeking a Clinical Psychologist Band 8a for a fixed term post covering maternity cover for 5 months. This role is suitable for those with experience in working with individuals with severe and complex mental health issues. The psychologist will be part of a supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and will be based at Ballenden House in Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly specialized Psychology service involving assessment, formulation, and application of psychological models and associated therapies.
• Offer individual and group therapy services.
• Support the MDT through shared assessments, psychological formulations, reflective practice, and consultancy.
• Teach and train within the CMHT.

Requirements

The preferred candidate should have recently completed their clinical training. The Lothian Psychology service supports trainees from various universities, including Edinburgh University. Professional development is also a priority within the service.

Qualifications

The post is available on a part-time basis (0.6 WTE) for 5 months, though other patterns such as 0.3 WTE for 10 months are also considered. Salary will be pro-rated due to the part-time nature of the role.

Skills

Applicants should demonstrate relevant skills and experience, as outlined in the job description and person specification. For further details, please refer to the provided links.

Benefits

NHS Scotland values equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society. Applicants are advised to present their skills, experience, and motivations authentically in their application. The use of AI tools is encouraged for assistance, but not for generating content.

Pay

The salary will be pro-rated due to the part-time nature of the role.

Schedule

The post is a fixed-term position covering maternity cover for 5 months.

Contact Information

To apply, please contact: loth.psychology.adminhub@nhs.scot. For queries about the role, visit the links provided or contact the same address.

Legal Requirements

To work in the UK, applicants must demonstrate the relevant permission to work. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on how to verify this and the responsibilities of both the Board and the applicant can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to supporting disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions or neurodiversity. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate these needs.

Criminal Records Check

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current member, an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting the role.

Future Changes

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. For more details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.