Principal Applied Psychologist; KA

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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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Principle Applied Psychologist, 0.5 WTE Band 8a, permanent

Lothian Substance Misuse Service

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, 0.5 WTE band 8a Principle Applied Psychologist to work within the Lothian Substance Misuse Psychology Team. The post holder will become part of a well‑established and very welcoming substance misuse psychology team, and will work as an integral part of the local multi‑agency substance misuse recovery hub in Midlothian. The post holder will work with people of all ages experiencing problems with substance misuse and mental health.

The role will involve a mix of direct clinical work, staff training and supervision, and consultancy/MDT working. There will also be significant scope for role/service development as well as service evaluation and research. There will also be opportunities for supervising trainees.

The post could be offered as a job share or on a reduced hours basis.

عق for further information, contact Peter Littlewood, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Tel: