Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist - Staff Wellbeing - Fixed-term, 3 years

Crosshouse, Scotland, gb

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Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Staff Wellbeing based at University Hospital Crosshouse . This post is fixed term to the end of March 2028 .

What you will do:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are recruiting a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (8A) within the pan-Ayrshire Staff Psychology team contributing to the Staff Wellbeing service. This is an exciting post with strong professional development opportunities within a small but highly motivated, passionate and supportive specialist team. The postholder will be an integral member of the team while working closely with colleagues across the Staff wellbeing service. The post includes involvement in the training and supervision of staff, as well as potential for local research and audit projects. There is also the opportunity to be involved in aspects of service development and the main focus will be on shaping the development of our Staff Psychology team provision across the three Health and Social Care Partnerships.

Services are delivered to the population directly through specialist therapeutic intervention for staff requiring our service from our health and social care workforce in Ayrshire & Arran. Psychological Services provide expert advice, consultancy, training and supervision in order to develop the psychological skills of other health and non-health professionals. It also aims to enhance the delivery of psychological care across the whole healthcare system through formal contribution at programme board and strategic levels.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

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

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

This post is fixed term to the end of March 2028 and is offered at 18.5 hours per week. Variation in these contractual hours may also be considered and applicants are encouraged to discuss their preferences.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Given our pan-Ayrshire service across three Partnership areas, a car owner and driver is essential to this role.