Clinical Psychologist
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
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Role summary
NHS Borders is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist for Adults with Learning Disability (LD) to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves psychological assessment, neurodevelopmental assessments, MDT consultation, and forensic risk assessment. The postholder will also be responsible for clinical delivery, supervision of trainees, and service development. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Newtown St Boswells, offering a broad range of experiences and opportunities for professional development.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260247
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
05/10/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
21/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Psychology in LD
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Clinical Psychologist
Learning Disability Services
Band 8a 1 WTE Permanent
NHS Borders is delighted to invite applications for a Clinical Psychologist for Adults with Learning Disability (LD) (Band 8a, 1WTE / permanent).
We are looking for an experienced colleague with enthusiasm for supervision, training, multiagency collaboration, service development, quality improvement and clinical work to firmly commit to the Borders LD service and join us as a vital core team member for the next part of their career.
This post is an important position, central to the running of clinical psychology work on the ground, based in our friendly multidisciplinary integrated Adult Learning Disability Team. The job plan is designed to meet the needs of the general community LD team but also the forensic community LD team. The forensic team is integrate
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