We are delighted to announce that an exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Specialist Clinical Psychology Service within the Artificial Limb & Appliance Centre based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
With the support of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will undertake a pivotal role in the continued development of this service. Working alongside highly skilled MDT members, the successful applicant will undertake specialised psychological assessment, formulation and interventions with children and adults who have experienced amputation, limb absence, or limb difference and /or their families from across North & Mid Wales. Training and consultation with the multidisciplinary team will be an important part of the role. The post holder will also be part of a supportive national network of clinical psychologists working within this highly specialised field.
This is a permanent post for two days per week (0.4 WTE, 15 hours) based within the Artificial Limb & Appliance Centre, Wrexham.
This post is open to senior clinical psychologists or newly qualified clinical psychologists who would like the opportunity to undertake this role as a development post, are equally welcome to apply. Welsh language is desirable for this post, but not essential.
For more details, do not hesitate to contact Dr Sarah Bailey-Rogers, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Health Clinical Psychology Services. Telephone:
Email: SARAH.BAILEY-
To assess and treat own specialist Clinical Psychology caseload of highly distressed and disabled patients within the defined Health Clinical Psychology Clinical Service Area.
To undertake specialist clinical psychology assessments of clients and their families/carers, where appropriate.
To provide, develop and manage highly specialist clinical psychology interventions for these clients.
To liaise with multidisciplinary team colleagues, other BCU teams and relevant non-BCU services regarding the psychological care of MDT patients, where appropriate.
To provide clinical supervision for less experienced Clinical Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists as appropriate.
To provide specialist advice to other professionals and carers.
To undertake Research and Development Activities, lecturing, teaching and training.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will be a member of the BCUHB Clinical Health Psychology Department, which is a supportive, friendly and growing department of Clinical Psychologists working in physical health across BCUHB and has strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.
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.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification (Band 7 and 8A) attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.