NHS Ayrshire & Arran
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nhsaaa.net
Job details:
NHS Golden Jubilee has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) to join our established Psychology team. The team contributes to the care of patients with advanced heart failure and transplantation, adult congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, and complex orthopaedic conditions across a range of nationally commissioned specialist services hosted at NHS Golden Jubilee, including the Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service, Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service, and Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit amongst others.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support the development of an innovative national digital psychology service for patients living with cardiac devices, such as implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). The service will utilise a range of digital solutions, including Near Me and guided digital interventions, to provide accessible psychological support through individual and group-based formats.
Working under the supervision of a clinical psychologist you will contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions for patients experiencing psychological distress associated with cardiac illness and treatment. You will also play a key role in supporting service development, evaluating outcomes, and helping to shape the delivery of psychologically informed care through digital platforms.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified CAAP to further develop their skills in specialist health psychology, digital healthcare, and service innovation. The service intends to seek ongoing funding to expand the scope and duration of this work.
Applicants must hold an MSc in Applied Psychology and be employed as a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology within the NHS, with eligibility to practice under HCPC and the British Psychological Society standards. Experience of delivering psychological interventions, working within multidisciplinary teams, and using digital healthcare solutions is desirable. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for service development, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
The post holder will work closely with clinical psychologists and the wider multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to contribute to service evaluation, staff support initiatives, and the development of innovative models of care. Golden Jubilee University National Hospital will be the base for the post holder.
Informal enquires to john.sharp@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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