Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner psychologist to join the Swansea Bay CAMHS psychology and psychological therapy (P&PT) service, leading on psychological practice within the In-Reach and Early Intervention parts of the service.
The post holder will join a team of psychologists and psychological therapists including a Consultant Psychologist lead, two other 8b psychologists, 8a psychologists, an Assistant Psychologist, Systemic Family Therapists and CAMHS psychological therapists (including Art Therapy, Play Therapy, CBT and EMDR Therapists). The P&PT team is very well regarded in CAMHS and the service is keen to build on early work broadening the scope of P&PT into all aspects of CAMHS.
In addition, the post holder will join a thriving, friendly and supportive Child Psychology department, which delivers services in a broad range of areas including surgical specialties, paediatric settings, and child development services. This department meets regularly for networking and sharing resources, CPD and reflective practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility, with support from the Consultant Lead Psychologist for CAMHS, for psychological practice in the In-Reach and Early Intervention parts of CAMHS. This will include the School In-Reach Service, the Single Point of Access team, Assessment and Treatment Team (which delivers the LPMHSS aspect of CAMHS), and some aspects of the Crisis Team.
The role will include direct and indirect work with children, young people and families/carers, as well as consultation, supervision and staff training.
The post holder will lead on identifying the psychological service areas for development, and will work with team leads to identify priorities. The post holder will also contribute to the development of broader CAMHS team processes including clinical pathways, outcome measurement and training, and line management as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post is available to practitioner psychologists with appropriate experience and competencies to work at an 8b level, leading an element of the service with support from the Consultant Lead Psychologist for P&PT. The different job descriptions and person specifications can be found attached to this job advert.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Psychologist
2. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC.
Desirable criteria
3. Recognised qualification in supervision
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills.
5. Providing teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of professional management of qualified clinical psychologists and other staff.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
7. Well-developed skills in effectively communicating very complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
8. Well-developed skills in the supervision of other staff, including Trainee Clinical Psychologists
9. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Desirable criteria
10. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable