NHS Scotland
Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology
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Interviews for these posts will be held on Tuesday 20th of October 2026
One position is 36 hours on a permanent contract based at Douglas Street Community Health Clinic. The other position is 18 hours on a fixed term contract based in Carluke Health Centre.
About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
To work within a multidisciplinary Psychological Therapies team (or equivalent) providing evidence-based treatments for individuals with mild to moderate psychological disorders. This will involve a mix of individual clinical work and involvement in the provision of group interventions. To provide Psychological therapies to adults with a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety and depressive disorders To manage own caseload within specialty area using specialist techniques and maintain clinical related records. To work with clinical psychology colleagues, and other mental health professionals to provide a psychology service to patients. To contribute to service delivery and to participate in service evaluation within the area as directed.
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The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
There is one position based in Carluke Community Health Centre and one position based in Douglas Street Community Clinic.
In This Key Role, You Will
The Department/Service provides psychological services to the relevant populations within the NHS Board area.
What You'll Bring
An honours degree in psychology (eligible for GBR) and a post-graduate Masters level (or equivalent) degree in Psychological Therapy. Relevant clinical experience Have knowledge of relevant national and professional guidelines for optimal standards of clinical care. Excellent communication skills Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development
What We Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
- Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
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Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion regarding the Douglas Street Community Health Clinic post, please contact Maria Gascon, Consultant Counselling Psychologist on maria.gascon@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For informal discussion regarding the Carluke Health Centre post, please contact Sarah Carlin, Consultant Counselling Psychologist on Sarah.Carlin@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on Nicole.Hetherington@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interested?
Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right-to-work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application
You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack
Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.
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