Assistant Psychologist-Learning Disability Service inRenfrew inRenfrew PUBLISHED 7 SEP 2024

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.

The shift pattern for this position is M-F, 18.5 hours across Mon - Fri.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

Renfrewshire Learning Disabilities Service is recruiting a 0.5wte permanent Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. The post holder will support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service by providing psychological assessment and interventions under the weekly clinical 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. This work will primarily consist of administration and scoring of standardised neuropsychological tests in addition to low intensity psychological therapy work (some involving domiciliary visits across Renfrewshire) both on an individual basis and within wider systems.


The Post Holder May Also Be Involved In

• The preparation of identified materials for therapy sessions,
• Attending case conferences and liaising with other professionals.
• Audit
• Service evaluation,
• Assisting the work of qualified clinical psychologists and other professionals working within the service.
  
  

Requirements

• Applicants should have First or Upper Second Class honours degree in Psychology
• Be eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
  
  

Please note this advert is likely to close early if a large number of applications are received. Applicants are therefore advised to submit applications promptly.


Informal contact:
Dr Fiona Cuthill, Consultant Clinical Psychologist,

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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