Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
NHS Tayside is seeking a Band 8a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist for their Tayside Psychological Therapies Service, primarily based in the Learning Disabilities Psychological Therapies Service at Strathmartine Centre. The role involves providing psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation to adults with learning disabilities, their carers, and families across various settings. The post holder will lead complex case formulations within multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to training, while also receiving regular supervision and peer support.
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Job reference:
259989
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
01/10/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Strathmartine Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
17/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Tayside
Department:
Tayside Area Psychological Therapies Service, Learning Disability Section
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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.
Tayside Psychological Therapies Service is looking to appoint to a Band 8a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist post for 1.0 wte for the Tayside Area. The post will currently be mainly based within Learning Disabilities Psychological Therapies Service at the Strathmartine Centre, Dundee but travel across Tayside area is an expected aspect of the role. (Base currently under review and may be subject to change). The applicant should be committed to delivering high quality and effective psychological services for adults with a learning disability.
The post holder will provide psychological assessment,
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