Neurodevelopmental Service Clinical Psychologist
We are keen to recruit clinical psychologists to work with us in our East IHC Neurodevelopmental Service for children and young people aged 5-18. The post will cover the areas of Wrexham and Flintshire and offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that is keen to develop and innovate. Applicants may join at band 7 with a development plan that supports transition to band 8A once the required competencies are achieved. Experienced clinical psychologists who would like to be considered for a band 8A position are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will work with clinical and assistant psychologists, completing neurodevelopmental assessments and brief interventions as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. You will have ample opportunities to contribute to service development, audit and research, and to develop your leadership, supervision and consultation skills. Regular clinical supervision will be provided by a Senior Clinical Psychologist. Links have been established with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, providing regular placements and training. Within East IHC we have a supportive network of child psychologists across specialisms for peer and professional support.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, delivering a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of approximately 700,000 across North Wales. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Person specification
Essential criteria – Qualifications
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist
* Post‑graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent) accredited by the British Psychological Society
* Good honours Degree in Psychology
* Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainees
* Doctoral‑level advanced knowledge of clinical psychology theory, practice, therapies, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation
* Doctoral‑level knowledge of research design and methodology, including multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC
Essential criteria – Experience
* Substantial assessed experience as a qualified clinical psychologist, normally including significant post‑qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills
* Demonstration of further specialist training/experience through extensive clinical supervision of work as a clinical psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Director of Psychology
* Experience of specialised psychological assessment and treatment of a range of clients across a wide range of care settings
* Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients’ psychological care, with experience of co‑ordinating care within the context of multi‑disciplinary care‑planning
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