Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist – Learning Disabilities - INTERNAL ONLY Job Kilmarnock area,Scotland UK,Healthcare

NHS Scotland

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NHS Scotland

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran who are currently employment within the Adult Learning Disability Service.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist Learning Disabilities based at North West Area Centre
. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

28.8 hours per week.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full‑time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro‑rated for part‑time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

The post-holder will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and hold a caseload providing specialist psychological assessment (including neuropsychological testing), formulation and evidence‑based psychological treatment (individual and group) to adults with learning disabilities presenting with a wide range of complex psychological difficulties. The postholder will provide support to the wider system through consultation, supervision and training, and will have broad service development and delegated line management responsibilities.

Clinical supervision for the post-holder will be provided by an experienced Clinical Psychologist.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description. Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential in this role.

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

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Dr Karen Stevenson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/ Service Lead () or Dr Ken Mac Mahon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/ Head of Psychological Specialty () .

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