NHS Scotland
Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
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Job Description
About NHS Scotland
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.
Job Opportunity
Tayside Psychological Therapies Service is looking to appoint to a Band 8a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist post for 1.0 wte for the Tayside Area. The post will currently be mainly based within Learning Disabilities Psychological Therapies Service at the Strathmartine Centre, Dundee but travel across Tayside area is an expected aspect of the role. (Base currently under review and may be subject to change). The applicant should be committed to delivering high quality and effective psychological services for adults with a learning disability.
Role and Responsibilities
The post holder will provide psychological assessment, treatment and consultation to adults with learning disabilities, carers and families in the Tayside Region. The postholder will work within forensic, community, outpatient and day service settings for delivery of individual and group interventions. The post requires the ability to take a lead role in assessment and the formulation of complex cases within the context of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working. The postholder will have regular access to clinical supervision and peer support. The Learning Disability Service is a friendly and supportive work environment. The Learning Disability Psychology section interests include: Trauma, Parenting, Behaviour Family Therapy and Dementia.
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The postholder will be expected to provide consultation and supervision to other staff members and multi-disciplinary colleagues. The postholder will have opportunity to contribute to an established training agenda. The postholder will have completed post-graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Forensic Psychology/or be due to complete in 2026. The postholder will require to eligible for registration with the Health Professions Council and for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society.
Application Information
- Informal Enquiries: Dr Rowan Reffold, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, rowan.reffold@nhs.scot
- Hours of Work: 36 hours per week.
- Application Process:
- Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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