Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology

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

The Role

• To work within a multidisciplinary team (or equivalent) providing evidence-based treatments for children and young people and their families. This will involve a mix of individual clinical work and involvement in the provision of group interventions.
• To provide Psychological therapies to children and young people with a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety and depressive disorders.
• To manage own caseload within specialty area using specialist techniques and maintain clinical records.
• To work with psychology colleagues, and other child and adolescent mental health professionals to contribute to the provision of child and adolescent mental health services to children and young people and their families.
• To contribute to service delivery and to participate in service evaluation within the area as directed.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent, Full time

Parkhead Hub

Shift Pattern - 9am-5pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment recommendations for children and young people with mild–moderate mental health difficulties.
• Use child- and family-appropriate assessment measures and procedures.
• Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people.
• Assess predisposing and precipitating factors contributing to presenting difficulties.
• Use psychometric tools, observation of emotional, cognitive and behavioural functioning, and self-motivating strategies.
• Conduct assessments individually, with carers, and in group settings.
• Develop clear formulations explaining the origin, maintenance and treatment of presenting problems.
• Consult supervisors for complex cases prior to intervention.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions aligned with formulations.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes across behavioural, cognitive and emotional domains.
• Reflect on clinical practice and engage in regular supervision.
• Communicate formulations and psychological understanding through reports and verbal feedback.
• Provide training and teaching to professionals, carers and relevant agencies.
• Contribute to service development, innovation and multidisciplinary working.
• Ensure compliance with professional, child protection and NHS standards and policies.
• Keep management informed of service needs and relevant psychological issues.
• Undertake research and audit with appropriate approval.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, returns and statistical data.
• Meet agreed PDP objectives through regular appraisal.
• Maintain and contribute to CPD within the service and team.
• Provide supervision to graduate psychologists when required.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• The post holder must have an honours degree in psychology (eligible for GBR) and a post-graduate MSc in Applied Psychology (Healthcare) for children and young people.
• Experience of a range of mental health conditions in children and young people and an ability to understand complex clinical presentations.
• Experience of working within an MDT, Experience in a CAMHS setting.
• Aware of the limits of one's competence and expertise and work within those boundaries.
• Current driving licence or ability to travel between bases independently and timeously.
• Ability to travel to a variety of bases across GGC as required.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of key policy drivers in relation to mental health of children and young people.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Dr Leighanne Love, Consultant Clinical Psychologist – –

Information for candidates

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.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises 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 where the tenure is listed as various , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of Armed Forces Covenant , having pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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