NHS Scotland
Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist B8A
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Role: Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (B8A)
A 0.4 WTE / 14.4-hour vacancy has opened for this position within Florence Street Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in the Gorbals area of South Glasgow.
About the Role
You will join an experienced, dedicated multi-disciplinary team comprising Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Psychiatrists. Your primary responsibility is to deliver a high-quality psychology service to adults receiving secondary mental health care support from the Community Mental Health Team.
Key duties include:
- Providing professional supervision to multidisciplinary team (MDT) colleagues on their delivery of psychological interventions
- Contributing to the governance of psychological practice within the team
- Being line-managed and professionally supported by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through South Glasgow’s Adult Mental Health Psychology Department
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- A Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and HCPC registration in this field
- Experience in adult mental health, either through clinical training or post-qualification practice
- Experience or eligibility for formal training in supervising trainees, recognised by the DClinPsy programme
- This includes familiarity with docteurate-level clinical psychology trainees or similar
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Desirable
- A willingness to provide supervision and leadership to developing psychologists
Note: Newly qualified or near-qualifying Clinical/Counselling Psychologists are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver clinical psychology services to adults in secondary care
- Supervise the psychological practice of MDT colleagues
- Offer clinical placements to trainees, including those training for the DClinPsy
- Engage in professional collaborations with the Adult Mental Health Psychology Department
Benefits & Working Environment
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is committed to fostering a supportive employment culture with:
- A focus on work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements where feasible
- Opportunities for support, mentorship, and CPD
- A diverse, inclusive workplace embracing equality, diversity, and cross-community representation
- Recognition of Armed Forces experience for former/serving personnel
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Application Process
Contact Method
For informal discussions, please contact:
- Dr Angela Adamson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Telephone: 0141 232 7000
- For application portal/contact issues, refer to the Recruitment Service information below.
Application Notes
- This post may close early due to high response volume—apply promptly.
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