Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 25.92
- Hours / week
- 25.92
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
NHS Tayside is seeking a Band 8b Clinical/Forensic Psychologist for a 0.72 wte permanent post within the Tayside Psychological Therapies Service, primarily based at Strathmartine Centre, Dundee. The role involves providing psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation to adults with learning disabilities, their carers, and families across various settings. The postholder will also take a senior role in complex case formulation, provide supervision to staff and doctoral trainees, and contribute to the training agenda. Relevant post-qualification clinical experience and eligibility for HCPC registration and BPS Chartered Status are required.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £76,888 – £82,251 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259988
Salary:
Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
Job closing date:
01/10/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Strathmartine Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
25.92
Job posted date:
17/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Tayside
Department:
Tayside Psychological Therapies Service
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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 8b Clinical/Forensic Psychologist post for 0.72 wte for the Tayside Area which will currently be mainly based within Learning Disabilities Psychological Therapies Service at 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 have relevant post qualification clinical experience who is committed to delivering high quality and effective psychological services for adults with a learning disability.
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