Psychological Therapist (Enhanced)
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a permanent opportunity for an Enhanced Psychological Therapist (Band 6) to join the Psychology Department at The State Hospital, Scotland's only high secure forensic mental health hospital. The role involves providing psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions, primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to patients with complex mental health difficulties. You will manage your own caseload, deliver individual and group interventions, and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and service improvement. The department supports professional development with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256256
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
06/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
The State Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
24/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
The State Hospital
Department:
Psychology
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Job Advert
Psychological Therapist (Enhanced)
AfC Band 6 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,818.72 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,365.11 per annum (pro rata)
Hours – 36
Contract Duration – Permanent
Post Details – The State Hospital Psychology Department is delighted to advertise a permanent opportunity for a Psychological Therapist (Enhanced) Band 6 to join our highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills within Scotland's only high secure forensic mental health hospital.
The State Hospital provides high secure care and treatment for patients from Scotland and Northern Ireland who present with complex mental health needs and significant levels of risk. Our vision is to excel in the provision of high secure forensic mental health services, support the work of the Forensic Network, and be an exemplar employer committed to
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