254971 (SNIS) Principal Clinical Psychologist

About the role

We are delighted to invite applications for this opportunity to work within the West Lothian Psychological Therapies Service. You will have a varied individual clinical caseload across the spectrum of psychological and mental health difficulties and be supported via individual and group supervision by the Senior Psychologists in each service.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients at the Matrix 3 level or above
• Support training in all therapeutic roles within the team
• Involvement in service developments driven by strategic change
• Flexible working location discussions possible

Requirements

• Post-qualification experience with patients at the Matrix 3 level or above, or training in additional therapeutic models is advantageous
• Relevant postgraduate qualification on appointment (Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or a PG Diploma/Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or a PG Diploma/Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Benefits

• Support from senior psychologists within the service
• Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary colleagues in Adult Mental Health in West Lothian
• Whole service CPD plan
• Opportunity for research and quality improvement

Schedule

The main base for these posts is St John's Hospital in Livingston. Psychological Therapies Teams are currently supporting hybrid working for both clinical and administrative work.

Pay

0.5 wte (18 hrs); part-time hours considered

Benefits

• Relocation expenses considered for this post
• Full support for disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions or neurodivergence
• Required to have PVG Scheme membership/record