Job details
- Job reference: 253655
- Salary: Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
- Job closing date: 09/09/2026
- Job Type: Other Therapeutic
- Location: New Craigs Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 28.8
- Job posted date: 26/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Adult Mental Health Psychology
About the RoleAs Principal Psychologist, you will:Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex and enduring mental health difficultiesLead the delivery and coordination of specialist psychological services within Community Mental Health Teams
Provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultation and training to psychologists, trainees and wider multidisciplinary colleaguesContribute to service development, governance, audit and research, ensuring high standards of clinical practiceDeputise for the Head of Psychology in Adult Mental Health as requiredPlay a central role in shaping psychologically informed care across NHS Highland
About You
You will be:HCPC registered as a Clinical or Counselling PsychologistAn experienced practitioner with a strong background in adult mental health, including trauma informed practiceSkilled in working with complex presentations and providing consultation within multidisciplinary teamsExperienced in supervision, teaching and leadership, including supporting trainees and qualified staffConfident contributing to service improvement, policy development and quality assuranceWhy Join NHS Highland?NHS Highland offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, forward thinking psychological service serving diverse urban and remote communities. You will join a committed and experienced psychology workforce with strong links to training, research and professional development.
Informal enquiries are welcomed. Please contact Alyson Jack, Head of Psychology in Adult Mental Health Alyson.Jack@nhs.scot
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This advert is for Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (AMHP) with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £76,888 - £82,251. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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