Clinical Psychologist in Selkirk inSelkirk PUBLISHED WED 26 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 8A
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Care and Compassion Quality and Teamwork Dignity and Respect Openness, honesty and responsibility
(Band 8A, 0.8 WTE, Fixed Term for 9 months)
Base: Andrew Lang Unit, Selkirk, Scottish Borders.
NHS Borders Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service are delighted to invite applications for a fixed term Band 8A Clinical Psychologist working 4 days a week (0.8WTE). The post is not core funded and is fixed term for 9 months.
We wish to recruit a Clinical Psychologist with enthusiasm for a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions and the flexibility to integrate their psychological knowledge to meet our service users’ needs and who will also find working with us a good fit themselves.
The post will contribute to the delivery of a Psychology service to children, young people and families across the Scottish Borders, embedded within a multidisciplinary integrated CAMHS and Neurodevelopmental and intellectual disability service.
The CAMHS Psychology team is a small, friendly and collaborative group comprising the service Lead, 2 part-time 8Bs, 4 8A colleagues, 4 CAAPs, and 3 Assistant Psychologists. We provide rich core placements for Trainee CAAPs and both core and specialist placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists. We have close links with Psychology colleagues across all specialities and we are part of the NHS Borders Psychology Directorate.
We are based in the Andrew Lang Unit in Selkirk, but we work throughout the Borders rural area, providing clinics across the region.
We welcome applications from qualified Clinical Psychologists with interest or experience in CAMHS or in closely related practice in the UK.
This role just like our service, has a broad and inclusive remit. It includes the delivery of quality evidence based Psychological Therapies for children and young people with mental health presentations, the assessment of and interventions for young people with suspected intellectual disability, and collaborative multidisciplinary work for those with neurodevelopmental differences.
Alongside your own clinical cases, you will potentially contribute to multidisciplinary core tasks, such as referral management, consultation, supervision, training and service development. Your job plan will take some account of your individual areas of strength, expertise and developmental needs. Supervision, peer collaboration, continued professional development and mentoring for individualised career progression are features of our culture.
We are a small service with a positive MDT working culture and a broad service remit. We provide support for community partners through consultation, coaching/mentoring (LIAM/BBA), direct neurodevelopmental assessments and interventions including CAMHS LD/ID, direct Tier 3 multidisciplinary and psychological interventions, and Tier 4 intensive community treatment. The CAMHS service includes Psychiatrists, CMHNs, LDNs, ND Specialist nurse, sessional AHPs and Administrative staff (with guest appearances from Therapets).
We have shared boundaries with one local authority, and as the smallest mainland health-board in Scotland we aim to be engaged, agile and innovative with our multiagency and third sector partners to meet the needs of our rural community.
We have an office base with some clinic rooms at the Andrew Lang Unit, Selkirk. We run numerous face to face clinics at the Borders General Hospital (near Tweedbank/Melrose), at numerous health centres across the Scottish Borders, alongside NearMe clinics. Many Psychology jobplans include some planned working from home, but we provide our service mostly face to face (in line with our service user’s preferences and needs). Use of a motor-vehicle is almost essential in providing this service across our rural catchment.
The Scottish Borders is a beautiful rural region. Low cost rental accommodation is available locally but many of the team commute from the Lothians.
If you are interested in working with us but wish to work less than 0.8WTE or have questions about the job plan, do feel free to call for a discussion.
Please contact: Dr Andy Gentil (Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Lead for CAMHS & Paediatric Psychology, NHS Borders):
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.
Care and Compassion Quality and Teamwork Dignity and Respect Openness, honesty and responsibility
(Band 8A, 0.8 WTE, Fixed Term for 9 months)
Base: Andrew Lang Unit, Selkirk, Scottish Borders.
NHS Borders Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service are delighted to invite applications for a fixed term Band 8A Clinical Psychologist working 4 days a week (0.8WTE). The post is not core funded and is fixed term for 9 months.
We wish to recruit a Clinical Psychologist with enthusiasm for a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions and the flexibility to integrate their psychological knowledge to meet our service users’ needs and who will also find working with us a good fit themselves.
The post will contribute to the delivery of a Psychology service to children, young people and families across the Scottish Borders, embedded within a multidisciplinary integrated CAMHS and Neurodevelopmental and intellectual disability service.
The CAMHS Psychology team is a small, friendly and collaborative group comprising the service Lead, 2 part-time 8Bs, 4 8A colleagues, 4 CAAPs, and 3 Assistant Psychologists. We provide rich core placements for Trainee CAAPs and both core and specialist placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists. We have close links with Psychology colleagues across all specialities and we are part of the NHS Borders Psychology Directorate.
We are based in the Andrew Lang Unit in Selkirk, but we work throughout the Borders rural area, providing clinics across the region.
We welcome applications from qualified Clinical Psychologists with interest or experience in CAMHS or in closely related practice in the UK.
This role just like our service, has a broad and inclusive remit. It includes the delivery of quality evidence based Psychological Therapies for children and young people with mental health presentations, the assessment of and interventions for young people with suspected intellectual disability, and collaborative multidisciplinary work for those with neurodevelopmental differences.
Alongside your own clinical cases, you will potentially contribute to multidisciplinary core tasks, such as referral management, consultation, supervision, training and service development. Your job plan will take some account of your individual areas of strength, expertise and developmental needs. Supervision, peer collaboration, continued professional development and mentoring for individualised career progression are features of our culture.
We are a small service with a positive MDT working culture and a broad service remit. We provide support for community partners through consultation, coaching/mentoring (LIAM/BBA), direct neurodevelopmental assessments and interventions including CAMHS LD/ID, direct Tier 3 multidisciplinary and psychological interventions, and Tier 4 intensive community treatment. The CAMHS service includes Psychiatrists, CMHNs, LDNs, ND Specialist nurse, sessional AHPs and Administrative staff (with guest appearances from Therapets).
We have shared boundaries with one local authority, and as the smallest mainland health-board in Scotland we aim to be engaged, agile and innovative with our multiagency and third sector partners to meet the needs of our rural community.
We have an office base with some clinic rooms at the Andrew Lang Unit, Selkirk. We run numerous face to face clinics at the Borders General Hospital (near Tweedbank/Melrose), at numerous health centres across the Scottish Borders, alongside NearMe clinics. Many Psychology jobplans include some planned working from home, but we provide our service mostly face to face (in line with our service user’s preferences and needs). Use of a motor-vehicle is almost essential in providing this service across our rural catchment.
The Scottish Borders is a beautiful rural region. Low cost rental accommodation is available locally but many of the team commute from the Lothians.
If you are interested in working with us but wish to work less than 0.8WTE or have questions about the job plan, do feel free to call for a discussion.
Please contact: Dr Andy Gentil (Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Lead for CAMHS & Paediatric Psychology, NHS Borders):
- Please note: As this is a part time post the salary shown will be pro rata
- PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early**
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.
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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