Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Peripatetic)
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.NHS Highland is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Clinical Psychologist to provide senior clinical leadership across specialist adult psychology services within North Highland.This is a 0.65 WTE permanent post (23.4 hours, based on a 36‑hour full‑time contract), offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior clinician seeking a part‑time leadership role with a broad, cross‑specialty remit.About The RoleThe post combines advanced clinical practice with strategic leadership and service development across a geographically diverse area. As Principal Clinical Psychologist (Cross‑Specialties), you will have a peripatetic clinical role across specialty services, play a key leadership role in the development, delivery and coordination of specialist psychology services for adults aged 18 years and over across North Highland.You WillProvide highly specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex presentations.Work across specialist psychology services, including clinical health psychology, neuropsychology, intellectual disabilities and older adult psychology, in partnership with acute and community MDTs, health professionals, CMHTs and other agencies.Lead and contribute to the development, evaluation and improvement of specialist psychology services in line with local and national priorities.Offer clinical leadership, supervision, consultancy, teaching and training to psychologists, trainees and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.Contribute to service development, governance, audit and research, ensuring high standards of evidence‑based practice.Deputise for the relevant Head of Specialty at local level when requiredAbout YouYou will be:HCPC registered as a Clinical PsychologistAn experienced senior clinician with a strong background in evidence based psychological therapy delivery, systemic working and/or neuropsychologySkilled in working with complex, multi‑factorial presentations across service boundaries.Experienced in supervision, teaching and leadership, including supporting trainees and qualified staff.Confident working autonomously while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary and multi‑agency systems.Motivated to contribute to service improvement, innovation and quality assurance.Why Join NHS Highland?NHS Highland offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, forward‑thinking psychological service serving urban, rural and remote communities. You will join a highly skilled psychology workforce with strong links to training, research and professional development, within one of Scotland’s most distinctive and rewarding regions. Flexible and/or hybrid (remote/on site) working arrangements may be available in line with service needs.Informal Enquiries Are Welcomed. Please ContactRuth Sumpter, Interim Associate Director of Psychology - Ruth.Sumpter@nhs.scot; 01463 253 646 Or Allyson Turnbull Jukes, Director of Psychology - Allyson.Turnbull-Jukes@nhs.scot; 01463 253 646