What are the responsibilities and job description for the KM237446 - Clinical Psychologist position at NHS Ayrshire & Arran?
Clinical Psychologist
Learning Disability Service
Applications are invited from clinical psychologists who are interested in working within a committed, dynamic and patient centred learning disability psychology service. The post holder will provide a highly specialist clinical psychology service to adults with a learning disability, neurodevelopmental needs and mental health difficulties. The post of permanent 0.8 WTE 8a Clinical Psychologist will involve working across multidisciplinary teams within Grampian including dedicated sessions to working within the Psychological Therapies service in HMP & YOI Grampian. The post will also involve supporting and developing teaching packages and pathways, as well as service evaluation and development of psychological therapy services for people with a learning disability and neurodevelopmental needs.
There is a team of qualified psychology staff working across Grampian within the community learning disability teams as well as a psychology team based within HMP & YOI Grampian. 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 has an active CPD programme, supports practitioners’ clinical and research interests and there are opportunities for individual and group supervision.
Applications are invited from trainee clinical psychologists due to complete training within the next 12 months.
Interviews will be held in person at HMP & YOI Grampian, Peterhead on Friday 28th August.
Additional Information For Candidates
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Learning Disability Service
Applications are invited from clinical psychologists who are interested in working within a committed, dynamic and patient centred learning disability psychology service. The post holder will provide a highly specialist clinical psychology service to adults with a learning disability, neurodevelopmental needs and mental health difficulties. The post of permanent 0.8 WTE 8a Clinical Psychologist will involve working across multidisciplinary teams within Grampian including dedicated sessions to working within the Psychological Therapies service in HMP & YOI Grampian. The post will also involve supporting and developing teaching packages and pathways, as well as service evaluation and development of psychological therapy services for people with a learning disability and neurodevelopmental needs.
There is a team of qualified psychology staff working across Grampian within the community learning disability teams as well as a psychology team based within HMP & YOI Grampian. 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 has an active CPD programme, supports practitioners’ clinical and research interests and there are opportunities for individual and group supervision.
Applications are invited from trainee clinical psychologists due to complete training within the next 12 months.
Interviews will be held in person at HMP & YOI Grampian, Peterhead on Friday 28th August.
Additional Information For Candidates
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
- Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.