MG Principal Clinical Psychologist

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.

• Support the development and provision of a specialist psychology service, including supervision of a team of psychologists and/or trainees and lead as the Psychology representative in designated specialist areas.
• Provide clinical supervision and support in relation to the psychological assessment, therapy and management provided by trainee psychologists, multi‑disciplinary clinicians and staff within the designated clinical area.
• Be responsible for providing psychology teaching, training, consultancy and supervision activities management within a governance structure.
• Undertake audit and research relevant to the service area.
• Be responsible for the management of a specialist caseload.

• Post holder must have a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership/record; if not a current member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting.
• Demonstrate right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Depending on the role, a criminal record check may be required; if assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme.
• Part‑time salary will be pro‑rata and working hours will correspondingly reduce.

This post is located within the Lothian CAMHS Tier 4 over 12 years Day Programme, based at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

As a part‑time role, the working week will be approximately 36 hours, with pay pro‑rated accordingly.

Please contact Dr Fiona Duffy, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, fyt, or Dr Gill Kidd, Head of CAMHS Psychology, dt for further information.