SC-Clinical Applied Associate Psychologist

NHS Grampian Clinical Health Psychology Services Band 7 Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology – Part-time (0.8 WTE) Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Health Village

The Acute Clinical Health Psychology Service is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology to provide a specialised psychology service working within the Chronic Pain management team, based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Health Village. Aberdeen is a vibrant city, with good transport links, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty next to the Cairngorm National Park, and miles of beautiful coastline.

This is an exciting professional development opportunity, for an experienced Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology. The post holder will be part of a strong, supportive psychology team which spans a number of rapidly developing multi-disciplinary services. The primary work will be within the chronic pain team.

Responsibilities include delivery and audit of the psychology service to include routine assessment, individual and group interventions, consultation and training. The post holder will also be involved in service developments, contributing to audit, evaluation and research. Additionally, the role is part of the wider Acute Psychology Service offering diverse professional development opportunities, teaching and research links with local universities, and collaborative working with public health, third sector and psychologists locally and nationally.

Previous experience in a physical health setting is an advantage, but enthusiasm for working in this setting is more critical. Strong team working skills are essential. The post is permanent part‑time (0.8 WTE).

Brief film about our service:

For further information, please contact Dr Mary McCallum, Consultant Health Psychologist. Email: mary.mccallumt

Closing date: 3rd March 2026

Interview Date: 9th April 2026

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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• 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.