Assistant Psychologist - Specialist Children’s Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join a Tier 3 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team within Specialist Children’s Services. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative and developing service, supporting the delivery of high-quality psychological care to children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will support qualified Psychologists in the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions, working within an agreed framework and under appropriate clinical supervision. You will contribute to the ongoing development of CAMHS services and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a range of professionals across health, education and other partner agencies.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent post
• Working full time hours (36), these hours will be worked Monday-Friday 0900-1700
• This post is based within The West Centre a Tier 3 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team within Specialist Children’s Services. The role involves working across relevant care settings as required by the service.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will provide support to enhance the professional psychological care of children and young people across all sectors of care. Working under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist, you will assist with psychological assessments and deliver psychological interventions in line with agreed care plans, team policies and procedures. You will also contribute to clinically related administration, audits, data collection, research and service development projects. The role will involve supporting teaching activities, project work and opportunities for peer supervision, while working collaboratively with colleagues across a range of disciplines and agencies.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

• Honours degree in Psychology at 2:1 or above.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to supporting children, young people and their families/carers.
  
  

Desirable

• Previous relevant NHS experience.
• Experience working with children, young people and their families/carers.
• Experience of psychological assessment or intervention delivery.
• Experience of audit, research or service improvement projects.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For Further Information About This Opportunity, Please Contact

Lynn Esdale

Consultant Psychologist

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