We are seeking an enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist to join the Powys Living Well Service. The service works with people who have persistent pain, chronic fatigue and /or significant weight management issues. The successful candidate will work as a core part of a well-established multidisciplinary team providing self-management support and interventions to this population of people, supervision will be provided by an experienced Practitioner Psychologist. The Psychology provision into the team is highly valued and respected, being seen as integral to achieving successful service user outcomes.
This opportunity is open to trainee Psychologists coming up to HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and other Psychologists seeking a Band 7 or 8a position - the successful candidate will be appointed at the level dependent on their experience.
This opportunity is also available on a preceptorship arrangement from B7-B8a and as such, development opportunities are supported for the successful Psychologist to progress on the 7 / 8a preceptorship pathway.
The post is full-time, however part-time hours will be considered.
The main function of this role is to provide an assessment, formulation and psychological intervention service as a core member of the multidisciplinary team. There will also be opportunities to deliver supervision and training, offer advice and consultation to colleagues and undertake research, audit and service development as an integral part of service delivery. The successful candidate will be expected to be comfortable delivering psychological interventions in group and individual settings.
There will also be a requirement to contribute to teaching, training and supervision of other staff within the Health Board regarding all and any psychological perspectives of long-term condition management.
Participate in any strategic planning aiding to further developments of the Powys Living Well Service within Powys Teaching Health Board.
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For qualified psychologists who do not meet the full requirements of the 8A role there is an opportunity to undertake a 12-month training programme to obtain the relevant professional body training, completion of competencies and experience to meet the Band 8a Senior Practitioner Psychologist in Long Term Conditions management role and all duties as indicated within this job description.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
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