251207 (SNIS) Senior Principal Applied Psychologist

Healthcare & Medical
Midlothian
June 18, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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.

Position

0.5 WTE Band 8b Senior Principle Applied Psychologist

Permanent

Lothian Substance Use Service

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a 0.5 WTE Band 8b Senior Principle Applied Psychologist to work within the Lothian Substance Misuse Psychology Team in Edinburgh. The role includes developing and delivering a plan for psychological therapies, leading training and supervision, engaging in consulting and direct clinical work, and contributing to service evaluation and research. The post may be offered as a job share or on a reduced hours basis; if part time, salary will be pro rata.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of psychological therapies within the Edinburgh substance misuse counselling services and develop an implementation plan.
  • Support the implementation of this plan through staff training, supervision, consultancy working and direct clinical work.
  • Work as part of the substance use psychology leadership team, supporting the clinical lead by line managing and supervising psychologists.
  • Oversee psychology service delivery within designated substance use service areas (e.g., Edinburgh Recovery Hubs).
  • Engage in service evaluation, research and role/service development as required.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Must hold a PVG Scheme membership/record for the relevant regulatory group.
  • Must meet any changes to criminal record checks introduced with legislation effective 1 April 2025.

Equality & Diversity

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We will fully support disabled candidates, and those with long term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Legal Compliance

To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country as required by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

Contact

Peter Littlewood, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

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Location

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