NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
This is an excellent opportunity to join the West Dunbartonshire Learning Disability Service as an Assistant Psychologist. Working under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities. The role offers experience in direct therapeutic work, neuropsychological assessment, multidisciplinary working, and service development activities, including audit and evaluation, within a supportive and specialist clinical team.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Part-time
Shift pattern - 28.8 hours across Monday - Friday
Base location - Clydebank Health and Care Centre
Key responsibilities:
- Support and enhance psychological care for clients within the service.
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Conduct psychological assessments and interventions under clinical supervision.
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Deliver therapeutic work on an individual basis and within wider systems.
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Administer and score standardised neuropsychological tests.
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Prepare materials for therapy sessions.
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Assist in delivering a range of psychological therapies, including potential domiciliary visits.
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Attend case conferences and liaise with other professionals.
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Contribute to audits and service evaluations.
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Support the work of qualified Clinical Psychologists and other professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
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First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Psychology.
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Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
The successful candidate will join the Learning Disability Psychology Department, which includes:
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Consultant Clinical Psychologists
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Principal Clinical Psychologists
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Assistant Psychologists
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Trainee Clinical Psychologists from the West Scotland DClinPsy Programme
The post offers experience working within a multidisciplinary team consisting of:
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Psychology
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Psychiatry
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Nursing
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Speech and Language Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Physiotherapy
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Dietetics
This role provides valuable experience in psychological assessment, therapeutic interventions, multidisciplinary working, audit, and service evaluation within a Learning Disabilities service.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Ruth Young, Consultant Clinical Psychologist - [email protected] - 0141 232 2190
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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