Senior Clinical Psychologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 28.8
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Lothian is seeking a part-time Senior Clinical Psychologist for a fixed-term post until March 2026, with secondment opportunities available. The role involves leading psychological interventions for men in contact with community justice services, focusing on trauma-responsive care. The post holder will also lead service evaluation and contribute to improving services for this population, working as the sole psychologist within men's community justice but with links to other psychology teams.
Useful to know
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:
257077
Salary:
Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
Job closing date:
02/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
28.8
Job posted date:
19/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Prison Psychology Team
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