Principal Clinical Psychologist - ACH

NHS Scotland ,
Irvine, Ayrshire and Arran
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PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (Band 8a) 37.5 HOURS PERMANENT OLDER ADULT SERVICE In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. NHS Ayrshire and Arran have a post for a Clinical Psychologist (8A) within the pan-Ayrshire Older Adult Psychology Service. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues within community and hospital settings. You will also be involved in the training, coaching and supervision of staff (including Trainee Clinical Psychologists) and in local service development, research and audit projects. There will be opportunities for further training to support access to psychologically informed care for older people. The Psychological Service comprises of approx 100 staff including Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists in CBT, Clinical associates in Applied Psychology, Counsellors, Graduate Assistant Psychologists and Master and Doctoral Psychology Trainees. The Psychological Service delivers area-wide psychological provision through the Professional Lead for Psychological Services, two Heads of Specialty and Consultant Psychology Leads across the Psychological Specialties. In order to support clinicians in the delivery of their role the Psychological Services places a strong emphasis on governance and CPD and has excellent opportunities for training and access to special interest/professional groups and supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist. It is essential that you have an Honours Degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1) and a Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. (Trainee ClinicalPsychologists would not be expected to be HCPC registered at the point of applying for the post but would need to have attained registration before they would be eligible to commence the post.) A car driver/owner is essential This is a permanent post. Up to 37.5 hours are available: Variation in these contractual hours may also be considered. Informal enquiries to: Dr Ying Teh, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Telephone 01294 323552 or email ying.teh@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Closing Date: 22nd June 2020

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