Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist

NHS Scotland
Full-time carstairs, ab Consulting
Posted:
June 13, 2026
Location:
carstairs, ab, Canada

Job Description

Lead Consultant Forensic Clinical Psychologist

AfC Band 8c (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: Full time 36 hours

Contract Duration: Permanent

Post Details

Consultant psychologist based in the Intellectual Disability Service of the State Hospital. The service operates two six‑bed wards for male patients under a Positive Behavioural Support model.

The postholder will oversee psychological input for all patients, manage a small clinical caseload, and lead other psychological services colleagues. Work will involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and participation in the service leadership and senior leadership teams, with departmental and board‑wide responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for psychiatric patients in ...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: carstairs, Canada
Posted: June 13, 2026
Deadline: July 23, 2026