Psychological Therapist / CAAP

About the role

The Psychological Therapist/CAAP position is available within the adult/older adult Mental Health Service in NHS Western Isles. This is a part-time, permanent position offering a salary range of £52,845 - £61,466 pro rata/per annum plus a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata/per annum. The post involves 22.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering psychological interventions in both community and inpatient settings
• Collaborating with a range of professionals to support the community
• Engaging in consultancy, training, and development of other professionals
• Working closely with Clinical Psychologists and Primary Care teams

Requirements

• Experience working in adult mental health or psychology services
• Skills in CBT, trauma-focused interventions, and another therapeutic approach

Qualifications

An experienced Psychological Therapist/CAAP qualification is essential.

Skills

• Ability to work in remote and rural areas
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to remote and hybrid working

Benefits

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the community mental health team and will have the opportunity to live in the Western Isles, enjoying the unique experience that island life offers. Remote and hybrid working options are available, including the possibility of working from home for the majority of the time, with travel and accommodation costs covered.

Pay

The salary range is £52,845 - £61,466 pro rata/per annum plus a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata/per annum.

Schedule

The postholder will work 22.5 hours per week.

Benefits

Remote and hybrid working options are available, including the possibility of working from home for the majority of the time, with travel and accommodation costs covered.

Contact Information

To apply, please contact Dr Lucy Abraham, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Lucy.Abraham@nhs.scot or Mike Hutchison, Associate Director for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities at mike.hutchison3@nhs.scot. For further information, call 01851 704704 extn 2410.

Application Process

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

Important Notes

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