Clinical Psychologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 27.36
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 11/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a permanent, part-time Band 8a Clinical Psychologist role within the Learning/Intellectual Disability Psychology team at New Craigs Hospital. The post involves delivering high-quality psychological assessment and intervention to adults with learning/intellectual disabilities, their families, and carers. You will work autonomously as a clinical specialist, provide expert advice, and contribute to service improvement and research. The role offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements across the North Highland Health and Social Care Partnership area.
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:
252293
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
11/10/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
New Craigs Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
27.36
Job posted date:
17/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Adult Learning Disabilities Psychology
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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.
Clinical Psychologist
Band 8a | 0.76 WTE | Permanent
Learning/Intellectual Disability Psychology
Are you looking for a specialist Clinical Psychology role where you can make a meaningful difference, develop your expertise and help shape services across a diverse region?
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join our supportive Learning/Intellectual Disability Psychology team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with adults with learning/intellectual disabilities, their families and carers, delivering high-quality psychological care within a well-established multidiscipli
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