Clinical Psychologist

Job details

• Job reference: 248143
• Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
• Job closing date: 16/06/2026
• Job Type: Other Therapeutic
• Location: Various locations within Grampian
• Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
• Hours Per Week: 27
• Job posted date: 02/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
• Department: Older Adult Psychology Department, Lower Garden Villa, Royal Cornhill Hospital

8A Clinical PsychologistOlder Adult Psychology Service

We are delighted to invite applications for a newly created Band 8A Clinical Psychologist post within our well-established Older Adult Psychology Service in NHS Grampian. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality psychological care for older people and people living with dementia, while helping to shape the future of the service.

The RoleYou will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention, including neuropsychological work, across a range of settings. The role also includes consultation, supervision, and training to support psychologically informed and trauma informed and responsive practice within multidisciplinary teams. You will play an active role in service development and contribute to our ongoing programme of quality improvement.

The ServiceYou will join a supportive and skilled team of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology who are committed to improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes for older adults. The team works across a range of evidence-based therapeutic models, including CBT and Third Wave approaches, IPT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and systemic practice.

We offer:

• Regular individual and peer supervision
• A strong culture of professional support and collaboration
• Encouragement and support for continuing professional development (CPD)
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement work

The service has close links with the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, with opportunities to support trainee supervision and contribute to placement development.

Location and Working ArrangementsThe post is based at Royal Cornhill Hospital in Aberdeen, with work across teams in the wider Grampian area to support a tiered psychology service. Up to 36 hours per week are available, and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

About GrampianGrampian offers an excellent quality of life, with access to beautiful coastlines, countryside, and vibrant communities, alongside a wide range of leisure opportunities.

We welcome informal enquiries and are happy to discuss the role with prospective applicants.

For further information, please contact:Dr Victoria Thomson, Lead Clinical PsychologistTel: 01224 557497Email: victoria.thomson@nhs.scot.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.

Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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.