Renal clinical psychologist development post 7-8a

Job Overview

This post provides an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist, with an interest in physical health, to join the well‑established renal multi‑disciplinary team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. The position is open to applicants for an 8A Clinical Psychologist role, newly qualified Band 7 Clinical Psychologists, and trainees in their final year. Specify on your application which post you are applying for.

Language Skills

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main Duties of the Job

The role involves direct and indirect work, opportunities to develop groups within the service, engagement in consultation work, and training colleagues in the wider multi‑disciplinary team. The renal psychology service is well established and operates alongside medical, nursing and dietetics professionals.

Working for our Organisation

BCUHB North Wales offers a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. We promote equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Research, service improvement and continuing professional development are supported. The post holder will also be a member of BCUHB’s Department of Health Clinical Psychology and will work closely with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme. Full job description and person specification are available in supporting documents.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• Good honours degree in Psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS.

Essential Criteria

• Doctoral‑level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within clinical psychology.