NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
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Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* for up to 12 months due to improvement in service delivery.
Secondment Opportunity
- Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview.
- The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager.
- The candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly Adult Psychological Therapies Service. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to a temporary post for up to 12 months.
Role Overview
Within APTS, as well as providing 1:1 therapeutic work, you will also have the opportunity to provide supervision, be involved in running therapeutic groups, and be part of ongoing service improvements. You will be part of a team of psychologists, nurse therapists, CAAPs, and counsellors offering specialist psychological intervention to a range of clients using a range of therapy models, referred mainly by GPs and psychiatrists. NHS Forth Valley Psychological Services adopts a matched care model offering digital therapies, various groups (including schema, emotion regulation, CFT, and mindfulness), as well as individual therapy. The post-holder will work with clients with a range of presentations including many with experience of complex trauma.
Additional Information
- NHS FV Psychological Services also have a rolling programme of CPD and a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
- Applications will be considered from people who are newly qualified and don’t yet meet all of the criteria of the job description at the time of taking up the post but are willing to meet these within the first 12 months of employment.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
- The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
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Application Process
Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged. To find out more or to discuss potential eligibility further, please telephone Dr. Lewis Blair on 01786 434499 or via e-mail to lewis.blair@nhs.scot.
Agenda for Change
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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Equality and Diversity
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.
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