KM209462 - Principal Clinical Psychologist

This is a very exciting opportunity to join a new service for in patients in the Grampian area. This post will be based at Royal Cornhill Hospital.

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of colleagues in psychiatry, nursing and the allied health professions, and psychology.

Some key aspects of this role are to:

1. Provide a high-quality clinical service for complex presentations.
2. Deliver consultation, team formulation, support, advice, and supervision to MDT and junior psychology colleagues involved in the care of the people using this service.
3. Contribute to robust evaluation of our service, and any associated quality improvement, audit and research activities.
4. Provide training including supervision to D Clin Psy and CAAP trainees.

NHS Grampian is fully committed to providing a supportive environment where staff can flourish, and we offer myriad development and training opportunities and excellent supervision. We have close links with the University of Edinburgh DClin and the University of Stirling/Dundee MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care courses.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Interviews will take place on the 25th of April 2025.

For further information please contact: Dr Katharine Morris, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Adult Mental Health, at katharine.morris1@nhs.scot.

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