Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist – Trauma Workstream

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NHS Borders Psychology service is delighted to invite applications for an Assistant Psychologist to work specifically within our trauma workstream. The workstream includes multi‑agency representation from NHS Borders, Scottish Borders Council, three sector partner organisations, and people with lived experience of trauma.

This post will operate within the workstream with a remit to support the development of trauma‑informed services and trauma‑responsive work forces. The postholder will also provide support to stakeholders within the Integrated Psychological Trauma Steering Group, including those with lived experience of trauma, as well as support with training, outcomes evaluation and project delivery.

We particularly welcome applicants who vorz have an interest in working with trauma and those with experience of developing or working within trauma‑informed services. A degree of remote working may be possible, however in‑person working and travel across the Borders will be a key part of the role.

Salary and hours:

• Part‑time post – salary shown is pro‑r généreates.
• Agenda for Change full‑time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week, with pro‑ratar part‑time hours correspondingly reduced. Hourly rate will increase to keep pay unaffected.

Important notice: We cannot accept late applications, so please ensure your application is submitted early.

Legal and compliance:
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a “regulated role”, the appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes, please visit the relevant page.

To work in the United Kingdom, a legal requirement exists for an individual to demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. As part of pre‑employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. This can be evidenced through various routes, including specific visa types, EU settled and pre‑settled status.

For more information, refer to the  website.

For post types lacking the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it may be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or “going rate”. Further information on these criteria can be found.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

Contact: Please contact Dr Greig Coull, Consultant Clinical Psychologist for discussion about this exciting post.

We welcome discussion about this exciting post. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination, aiming for a truly representative workforce where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.