232832 Applied Psychologist (EGPP)

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.

To co‑lead the development and provision of a specialist Cystic Fibrosis psychology service, including supervision of a team of psychologists and/or trainees and to take responsibility and leadership as the Psychology representative in an MDT.

To provide clinical supervision and support in relation to the psychological assessment, therapy and management provided by trainee psychologists, multi-disciplinary clinicians and staff within the designated clinical area.

To be responsible for providing psychology teaching, training, consultancy and supervision activities management within a governance structure.

To undertake audit and research relevant to the service area.

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.

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\”, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record.

As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Contact christopher.hewitt@nhs.scot for further information, or refer to the job description and person specification for details on skills/experience.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider