Educational Psychologist - REQ05964

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELFApplications are invited from suitably qualified educational psychologists for a post within the Educational Psychology Service.Applicants require Graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society and a postgraduate qualification in educational psychology. Registration with or eligibility to register with HCPC, subject to successful completion of the appropriate BPS qualification is required.North Lanarkshire Educational Psychological Service is one of the largest in Scotland and performs a key function in supporting North Lanarkshire to improve outcomes for children, young people, their families and communities. The Educational Psychological Service has developed an unrivalled diversity of professional skills and there are exceptional opportunities for continuing professional development, joint working and research. All psychologists have the opportunity to deliver on the National and local priorities by deploying their psychological knowledge and skills through creative and robust practice.The service is looking to recruit innovative, collegiate and values led psychologists. They will have the opportunity to participate fully in the work of the service to take forward the ambitious Plan for North Lanarkshire.The Educational Psychological Service operates in 2 teams based in 2 offices across North Lanarkshire (e.g. Airdrie and Motherwell). Appointment will be to the Service. Remit and office base will be determined in line with Educational Psychology Service needs and priorities.You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role. If you require any information, or wish to discuss these posts please contact Dr Nancy Ferguson, Principal Psychologist FergusonN@northlan.gov.ukWorking here at North Lanarkshire Council If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. Click here to see our Recruitment Charter. *For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work. North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link. Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151. The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL ***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***