Clinical Psychologist

NHS Highland covers the largest geographical area of all of the Health Boards in Scotland (41% of the mainland). The population served by NHS Highland, including Argyll and Bute, is over 310,000. It is considered to be an area of outstanding natural beauty and one of the last great Western European wilderness areas.

NHS Highland is divided into two areas, North Highland and the South Highland area of Argyll & Bute. Argyll & Bute has a population of around 24,000 and is divided into four areas: Helensburgh; Cowal and Bute; Oban and the Isles; and Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay. It covers a large geographical area including urban hubs, rural life and some 30 islands, offering a unique career experience and an opportunity for an excellent work life balance. It also hosts Naval bases and their communities, and on the east side of the patch is close enough for a day trip to the metropolis of Glasgow City.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our Adult Mental Health Psychological Therapies team in the beautiful surroundings of Mid Argyll.  The post holder will be aligned with the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay (MAKI) Community Mental Health Team. You will need to be enthusiastic regarding multi-disciplinary working and be experienced in managing a caseload. Clinical expertise in mental health attained through relevant experience and knowledge of current policies is essential, and you will need to be confident in the assessment and treatment of complex cases.   As well as working directly with service users, you will be required to provide training, consultation and clinical supervision to colleagues who are using psychological approaches in their work.   The expectation is that you will be comfortable with using a blended intervention model utilising virtual clinics as well as face to face contact. For although at times you may be expected to travel between various locations within Argyll and Bute, new ways of working are being used to ensure that rural populations are not disadvantaged.

You will be joining the Argyll and Bute Adult Mental Health Psychological Therapies Service at a time of new leadership and initiatives, and will have the opportunity to contribute to service development.  Although we are a small team, covering a large rural area, you will find a friendly and supportive environment with close links to our colleagues in Inverness and North Highland.   There will be opportunities to develop areas of specialism that will contribute to the wider area of Argyll and Bute, and active CPD is encouraged.

Applicants must be doctorate (or equivalent) level Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, be registered with the HCPC, and have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.  Applications are welcomed from those who want to work flexibly, with a hybrid model of remote and on-site working requirements. A potential relocation package can be agreed.

To arrange a visit or for further information regarding this post please contact:

Dr Mette Kreis, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Lead for Psychological Therapies Argyll and Bute; email: mette.kreis2@nhs.scot; telephone: 01369 763790

For more information about the area of Argyll you can visit the Argyll & Bute Council website: http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/discover

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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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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.