Job Description
Advance your career as an Assistant Psychologist in Aberdeenshire.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a member of the healthcare team in HMP & YOI Grampian.
The post holder will contribute to the psychological therapies service and the psychological care of persons who are experiencing mental health problems. The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to the provision of psychological assessment and treatment with supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist based in HMP & YOI Grampian. The post holder will also have the opportunity to engage in audit and research activities.
The post holder will have a first or upper second class degree in Psychology (or equivalent) and have Graduate Basis for Registration. The post holder will also have had experience of working in mental health, substance misuse, or forensic settings.
For those applicants selected for interview, interviews will be held on Friday 8th May 2026.
To discuss this post further please contact Dr Lynda Todd, Consultant Clinical Psychologist or Dr Kate Gilgunn, Counselling Psychologist on 01779 485727.
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.
