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.
Applied Psychologist – Paediatric Psychology and Liaison Service (PPALS)
Fixed Term: 12 months.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology to join the Paediatric Psychology and Liaison Service (PPALS) within the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP).
PPALS provides assessment, treatment and care to children, young people and their parents/carers under the care of paediatric medical specialties on an in‑patient and out‑patient basis across NHS Lothian.
The postholder will provide highly specialist psychological assessment and formulation‑based individual and possibly group interventions across a range of psychological presentations in paediatric health psychology. They will also deliver consultation and a collaborative role across services involved in the continuity of psychological care.
Applicants requiring full‑time or part‑time hours are encouraged to apply. The role may require a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the applicant is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult) an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. This post may also require a different level of criminal records check due to legislative changes effective 1 April 2025.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom and will be required to provide appropriate proof of permission.
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