207578 - Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling PsychologistJoin to apply for the 207578 - Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist role at NHS Ayrshire & ArranJob PurposeProvide a clinically effective high quality and autonomous lead role in the Addiction Psychology Service within NHS Lanarkshire.The RoleThis post involves providing a leading role within the Addiction Psychology Service across Lanarkshire. This will entail taking responsibility for the management of referrals, including liaison with consultant psychiatrists, addiction psychologists, and other professionals involved in the delivery of treatment and care to patients in Alcohol and Drug Services. The post-holder will be required to have a high level of expertise in relation to addiction and mental health, and be able to provide highly specialist support within APS and the wider psychological and professional community. The post-holder will be required to lead on service development and service evaluation projects. The post-holder will have to represent the Addiction Psychology Service in meetings at various levels, and will have to liaise with staff from different professional backgrounds. The post holder will deputise for the Head of Service as appropriate.A key part of the role will be to support the implementation of the MAT standards across NHS Lanarkshire. The post holder will take a lead role in relation to workforce development of wider addiction services to embed value-based and trauma-informed practice and have a role in governance of implementing tier 2/3 psychological interventions. The post holder will have a key role in the delivery and further development of a psychosocial training programme to staff within addiction services and provision of ongoing coaching and consultation.What we'll need you to bringA key component of this post is the provision of clinical supervision to psychologists and other professionals. All practitioners of psychological therapies must receive regular clinical supervision to ensure ethical and professional practice. Psychological therapy cannot be offered in the absence of clinical supervision.To enable a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to supervise they must have a further 1-2 years of post-qualification supervised practice in addition to their doctoral training. They must also complete accredited university-based training in supervision, eligibility for which requires a minimum of 1-2 years post-doctoral experience.Possession of specialised theoretical and practical knowledge within the Addiction field. Theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide range of psychological disorders and their treatment, along with extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in the field of Addictions.Maintenance of Continuing Professional Development in accordance with British Psychological Society guidelines through regular attendance at conferences, specialist training days and specialist treatment modules.At qualification Clinical/Counselling Psychologists have a minimum of 7 years university education. The entry level qualification for the profession is a doctoral degree.Contract typePermanentPart Time24 hoursPlease note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.Location and Working PatternThis role will be based in Douglas Street Clinic, HamiltonThe working pattern for this role Mon-Fri; 9:00-5:00 pro rata.Looking to find out more?If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Please contact Sophia Vezza, Consultant Counselling Psychologist on Sophia.Vezza2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukFor enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on david.murray3@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits IncludeA minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefitsPaid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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