Assistant Psychologist - Learning Disability Service
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Position Overview & Specifications
A 0.5 WTE Band 4 Assistant Psychologist is required for the Renfrewshire Learning Disability Service within the Clyde area of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The post holder will support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service by providing psychological assessment and interventions under the weekly clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. In addition, they will work independently according to an agreed plan and within the overall framework of the service policies and procedures. This work will primarily consist of administration and scoring of standardised neuropsychological tests in addition to therapeutic work both on an individual level and within wider systems. The post holder may also be involved in the preparation of identified materials for therapy sessions, the delivery of a range of psychological therapies (this may involve domiciliary visits) and attending case conferences and liaising with other professionals. Other responsibilities may include audit, service evaluation, assisting the work of qualified clinical psychologists and other professionals working within the service. Renfrewshire Learning Disability Service Community is based in Renfrew which is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Glasgow city centre. Applicants should have First or Upper Second Class honours degree in Psychology and be eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Please note this advert may close early if a large number of applications are received. Applicants are therefore advised to submit applications promptly.
Informal Contact: Dr Sarah Cooper, Tel No: 0141 207 7800
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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