Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

A 12m fixed term (maternity cover) 1WTE B8A Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist vacancy has arisen within the board-wide psychology peripatetic team.

You will join a dedicated team of Clinical Psychologists and CAAPs, based at Woodside Health and Care Centre in North West Glasgow, who work in a hybrid way.

This team works predominantly digitally, via NHS Near Me/Attend Anywhere, to deliver high intensity psychological therapies to patients who have (or are at risk of) experiencing a long wait to commence treatment on a Psychology waiting list.

Role details

You’ll be supervised and line managed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead and you’ll be part of the South Glasgow Psychology Department where you’ll benefit from support and access to CPD opportunities.

You’ll be required to provide clinical placements to trainees, including those undertaking the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, therefore you’ll have completed, or be eligible for, formal training in the supervision of others that is recognised by the DClinPsy programme. Trainee Clinical or Counselling Psychologists due to qualify soon are welcome to apply.

How to discuss the post

To discuss the post please contact: Dr Hope Plastock, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead. Email: hope.plastock2@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service is available on the Supporting Information document.

Other information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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