Neurodevelopmental Service Clinical Psychologist
We are recruiting clinical psychologists to work with us in our East IHC Neurodevelopmental Service for children and young people aged 5-18. This is a development‑oriented opportunity in a service keen to develop and innovate. The post covers the areas of Wrexham and Flintshire. Applications are welcome from those seeking to join at band 7; on commencing in post, you will have a development plan and be supported to 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
You will work with clinical and assistant psychologists, completing neurodevelopmental assessments and brief intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have opportunities to contribute to service development, audit and research, and to develop leadership, supervision and consultation skills. Regular clinical supervision will be provided by a Senior Clinical Psychologist. We have established links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, providing regular placements and training. Within the East IHC, we have a supportive network of child psychologists across specialisms for peer and professional support. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; 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 the right ingredients. It is 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 align with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework. We are committed to equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Please check your email account regularly; recruitment correspondence will be sent via the email registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents, or click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist
* Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or trained overseas), as 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 and practice, psychological therapies and their application, 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 clinical practice and professional management
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC
Experience
* Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist, normally including significant post‑qualification experience within the designated speciality or relevant transferable skills
* Demonstration of further specialist training/experience through extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist or an agreed alternative 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 coordinating care within the context of multi‑disciplinary care planning
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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