KM245002 - Principal Clinical Psychologist

This post, which will commence from September 2026, is an exciting opportunity to deliver psychological services within the Moray based Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for this permanent post. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Applied Psychologist to support the continued development of specialist psychological services in the Moray Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service to help develop and support the implementation of psychological and trauma informed care. The post holder will provide specialist psychology support for adults who present with problematic drug and/or alcohol use and co-occurring mental health difficulties; experience of working in the area of Drug and Alcohol use is essential.

The post holder will have a HCPC recognised post-grad (Doctorate) qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, hold HCPC Registration as a registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, and have suitable experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams and offering highly specialist psychological therapies to those presenting with complex mental health presentations, preferably within the NHS.

The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the Moray Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service (MIDAS). The post will be supported by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Grampian Integrated Drug and Alcohol Psychology Service and Consultant Professional Lead in in the Specialisms Directorate (NHS Grampian).

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced applied psychologist to deliver evidence-based highly specialist interventions to a population with complex needs and challenges. It also provides ample opportunity for the individual to work at strategic level to develop interventions and training packages and to support others in the delivery of evidenced based psychological interventions. Grampian Psychological Services have strong links to the University of Edinburgh/NHS Scotland Clinical Psychology Training Programme and there are opportunities to become involved in teaching as well as offering clinical placements to trainee psychologists.

Moray lies in the north-east of Scotland, with coastline on the Moray Firth, and borders the areas of Aberdeenshire and Highland. The area offers a wide range of recreational activities such as golf, fishing, hill walking, surfing, canoeing, cycling, horse riding and winter sports. This is an opportunity to live and work in a beautiful part of Scotland that offers a great quality of life and has good transport links with the rest of the UK.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8000 is available to the successful candidate.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend for interviews in Elgin on Thursday, 18th June 2026.

Informal enquiries are welcome, further information may be obtained from Dr Claire Campbell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, E-Mail: claire.campbell2@nhs.scot

If you would like to find out more about working and living in Moray please visit this page: Moray Recruitment | Living and Working for NHS Scotland in Moray & Grampian (wishyouworkedhere.scot)

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.

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.