Job Overview We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologists who have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with people. A commitment to clinical excellence is vital, and we welcome candidates who have the potential to develop, who can work confidently under supervision, can follow direction, have the ability to work in teams, and are adaptable and responsive to the needs of the service they are working in. This is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally within committed and supportive Neurodevelopment service. We encourage all our staff to develop, and welcome applicants who have the intellectual and interpersonal skills and can contribute to further developing quality services for the people of North Wales. You will assist in the provision of a psychological service to clients within the speciality under the direction of the supervising clinical psychologist. Main duties of the job Under supervision, the post-holders will assist in providing psychological service to clients within the specialty and undertake assessments of clients and implement programmes of care or intervention following guidance from the supervising clinical psychologist The posts will be attached to qualified clinical psychologists, who will provide supervision and clinical oversight, The posts will also involve supporting service evaluations, audits, and projects. You will be expected to contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings and other meetings as appropriate. There will also be opportunities to learn skills within the posts. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Good Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas. Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable criteria Attendance at skills development courses or training Experience Essential criteria To have sound knowledge and experience of research and evalution, able to undertake data collection and analysis of clinical work, using appropriate IT and statistical programmes Skills Essential criteria High level of communication skills, written and oral, including an ability to communicate and work in settings which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to convey and receive sensitive and potentially distressing information to patients, carers and colleagues. To be able to work with resistance to ideas Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings. Desirable criteria Experience of teaching other health professionals Essential Criteria Anayltical judgement and skills To assimilate complex information and use reflective/analytical thinking to apply psychological perspectives in work with clients. Essential Criteria Planning and Organisational skills Ability to be flexible and cope with multiple demands. Capable of using initiative to plan and prioritize own workload. Ability to work independently and know when to ask for and use supervision, identifying when there is a need for advice and using supervision at agreed intervals.