Assistant Psychologist - Higher Level - Learning Disabilities

Assistant Psychologist - Higher Level - Learning Disabilities Glasgow, Scotland

NHS Scotland
Full Time Glasgow, Scotland 30229 - 37664 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

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.

This is a Fixed term post for 6 months

A full time, fixed term (6 months) band 5 assistant psychologist is required for Specialist Learning Disability Inpatient Services within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the service by providing psychological intervention and assessment under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. In addition, they will work independently according to an agreed plan and within the overall framework of the service policies and procedures. The post holder will be involved in preparing material for therapy sessions, delivering a range of psychological therapies, attending case conferences and multi-disciplinary meetings and liaising with other professionals. Other responsibilities may involve psychometric assessment, audits, service evaluation, and assisting the work of clinical psychologists and other professionals working in the service. Positive Behavioural Support is the primary model used in the service therefore prior experience in using this way of working with individuals who have a learning disability would be an advantage. Prior experience in clinical risk assessments would also be of benefit. Applicants should have a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. We are expecting a high volume of applicants for this position therefore it may close prior to the closing date. We advise making an early application.

Informal Contact: Fiona Cuthill, Tel No: 0141 314 9201

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

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Assistant Psychologist - Higher Level - Learning Disabilities
NHS Scotland

www.nhsnss.org
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ian Crichton
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
1978
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