Shore Psychology CIC is the first social enterprise in Scotland with the purpose of improving access to psychology over profit for shareholders. We are looking to recruit a Senior Chartered Clinical Psychologist as Clinical Lead to our Community Interest Company (CIC). The post (in collaboration with the Director(s) and Office Manager of the CIC) will involve leading strategically and operationally on key objectives of the CIC.

The postholder will be a qualified Chartered Clinical Psychologist (with a postgraduate doctoral level qualification in Applied Psychology, providing eligibility for the British Psychological Society and HCPC registration). They will have experience of working closely with clients, often in highly charged and emotionally distressing situations, safeguarding and supporting clients in their recovery. They will be able to communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the psychological assessment, formulation, treatment plan and progress to clients and other professionals where appropriate.

They will have substantial post doctoral qualifications, desirably in theoretical models and applied therapeutic techniques relevant to the speciality, such as EMDR. Also post doctoral training in neurodiversity assessment tools such as ADOS and DISCO.

They will be knowledgeable on Trauma Informed Practice, and have provided training at Trauma Skilled and Enhanced level. Experience in supervising other health professionals of a variety of levels is essential, alongside formal training in the supervision of psychologists and other healthcare professionals.

The postholder will have experience of setting up/ or working in a new service, drafting standard operating procedures, managing staff, liaising with partnership agencies and managing budget spend.

Having completed consultancy work in this area is desirable.