Clinical Psychologist

The Role

To be responsible for providing and developing Clinical Psychology services for older people within the agreed localities of NHS Lanarkshire. To contribute to the provision and development of Clinical Psychology services for older people in other areas of NHS Lanarkshire.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

Good Honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above) Post graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist Post qualification training in clinical supervision accredited by a relevant training course Post-qualification experience (or equivalent) of supervised clinical practice Experience of working with older people Maintenance of mandatory training requirements set by NHS Lanarkshire A commitment to post qualification CPD according to BPS guidelines A working knowledge of other mental health professions A knowledge of BPS, NHS and other relevant legal and ethical guidelines Full driving licence

It would be great if you also have

Post-qualification CPD relevant to the post e.g modules of the Glasgow University MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology Post-qualification experience of working with older people Supervisory experience Post-qualification experience of neuropsychological evaluation Knowledge of government legislation and policy relevant to older people Knowledge of functional mental health issues in later life Knowledge of organic mental health issues in later life Ability to organise workload of others e.g. trainee, assistant Ability to organise own workload/work autonomously Ability to work with other mental health professions

Contract type

Permanent 

Full time 

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in MH&LD within Airbles Road Centre.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .

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