Psychological Therapist​/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Psychological Therapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (249101)

Fixed term for 12 months

Full Time – 36 hours per week

Band 7 – Salary Range £52,845 - £61,466 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum and Relocation Assistance of up to £4,000 available

We are delighted to welcome an enthusiastic clinician to support Psychological Services within NHS Shetland Community Mental Health Team.

• A varied individual clinical caseload across the spectrum of mental health difficulties.
• Regular supervision by the Consultant Psychologist in the service.
• Opportunities to provide supervision, MDT consultation and training to a range of staff.
• Development of, and contribution to, the growth of our group programme.
• A commitment to continuing professional development and career development.

This contract is for a fixed-term for 12 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is to reduce waiting lists and is linked to fixed-term funding. The main base for this post is Lerwick Health Centre with some work at Scalloway and optional hybrid working. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

To work in the United Kingdom, a candidate must demonstrate relevant permission to work in the country, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

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