EG135542 - Clinical Psychologist
NHS Scotland
Job location
Elgin
Employment status
Full–time
Job details
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.
Band 8A Clinical Psychologist Post – Learning Disabilities
1.0 WTE Permanent
We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide a highly specialist clinical psychology service to adults with a learning disability for the post of permanent 1.0 wte Clinical Psychologist within Moray Health & Social Care Partnership and to support the work of the multidisciplinary and multiagency teams. This will also involve supporting and developing teaching packages and pathways, as well as service evaluation and development of psychological therapy services.
There are 5 other qualified staff working across Grampian within the community learning disability teams. There are close links with the D Clin Psych/ Edinburgh University and the service routinely provides core and specialist placements for trainees completing this course. The service actively supports practitioners’ clinical and research interests and there are opportunities for individual and group supervision.
Elgin lies on the South Coast of the Moray Firth, situated in the North East of Scotland. Moray is an area of outstanding natural beauty. For those with family, Grampian boasts some of the best schools in Scotland whilst the vibrant local economy provides a range of job opportunities for partners. The area also offers a chance to pursue a wide range of outdoor activities and sports. Moray boasts a diversity of landscapes which provide many opportunities to experience outdoor life and also many opportunities for those who enjoy arts and culture. Given the rich farmland and proximity to the sea, Moray also has a diverse range of restaurants and cafes serving fresh local produce. Please view the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHFNBb3EVIQ
Interviews will be held on (date TBC) via MS Teams. Candidates will be required to do a 10 minute presentation on ‘The value of clinical psychologists as part of community learning disability teams’
Further information about this post may be obtained from Dr Judith Wishart, Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 01224 557130 or e-mail judith.wishart@nhs.scot
