Consultant Clinical Psychologist B8C

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift pattern - 9am -5pm

We are delighted to invite applications for this permanent Consultant Clinical Psychologist post within the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, which is a large and thriving psychology department. This position will involve working with and leading a team of psychology staff within the Medium secure forensic environment with responsibility for leading a specific clinical area.

The Forensic Clinical Psychology Department provides psychological assessments and interventions to male and/or female patients suffering from serious mental disorder, including major mental illness, personality disorder and learning disabilities, who may be inpatients or living in the community. You must be prepared to work in any of the Directorate's services and for their role and/or base to change when required to meet service needs.

It is essential that you have post graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology with eligibility for Chartering with the BPS and registration with the HCPC; Significant supervised clinical psychology practice experience in NHS or equivalent by a suitably qualified Clinical Psychologist. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as an independent practitioner and also within the context of a multi disciplinary care plan. Skills as a senior clinician to undertake clinical leadership roles and tasks within multi disciplinary and multi agency contexts, and training in clinical practice supervision.

The post holder will be required to provide line management and supervision to qualified psychologists, trainees and assistant psychologists and other psychology staff and will be responsible for overseeing psychological care and treatment for patients within the service ensuring that patients are seen within a timely manner.

You will also be expected to contribute to initiatives across the Directorate and more widely across services in Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the Forensic Network in Scotland. Occasional travel to various locations in Scotland may be required, for example, to assess referrals to the service.

Previous work in forensic services, including experience of violence risk assessment using a structured professional judgement approach, is highly desirable. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership.

Informal contact: Dr Natasha Purcell, Professional Lead for Psychology in Forensic Mental Health

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHSGGC NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site.

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