Assistant Psychologist Dundee, Scotland
Job description
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.
Tayside Psychological Therapies Service is looking to appoint to a 1.0 wte Band 5 Assistant Psychologist post for the Integrated Drug And Alcohol Recovery Team in Perth and Kinross. The applicant should be an individual who is committed to delivering high quality and effective psychological services for adults who are in recovery from drug and alcohol use. The post holder should be able to work within a team but also be able to work independently.
The post holder will support psychological assessment, treatment and consultation to adults, carers and families under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist. The post-holder will work across a range of settings within the Perth and Kinross region. The post-holder will have regular access to clinical supervision and peer support.
The post-holder will have a key role in contributing to and developing an established training agenda. The post-holder will have completed an under-graduate Psychology Honours Degree with the major subject being Psychology with a minimum of a 2:1 grade achieved. The post-holder will require to eligible for graduate basis registration with the British Psychological Society.
The Tayside region offers excellent opportunities to support a range of outdoor activities and cultural interests. The V&A Museum of Design recently opened in Dundee and is part of Dundee’s innovative new waterfront development. All other major cities in Scotland can be easily accessed and Dundee has recently been voted ‘Best Place to Live in Scotland 2019’.
Informal enquires considering the above post may be made to Dr Alison Rowlands – [email protected], Telephone
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
