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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to become part of the Child Psychology Department in Swansea Bay University Health Board. This is a permanent, part time post, comprising of 3 days (0.6 WTE/22.5 hours)working in Community Paediatrics, across the two Children's Centres in Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals.
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to become part of the Child Psychology Department in Swansea Bay University Health Board. This is a permanent, part time post, comprising of 3 days (0.6 WTE/22.5 hours)working in Community Paediatrics, across the two Children's Centres in Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals.
The post holder will support children and young people with additional needs who receive aspects of their care from the two local NHS children's centres. The post holder will become a valued member of the team, working alongside theLead Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will help the Lead Clinical Psychologist to assess the psychological needs of children with additional needs and their families. They will also assist in developing the service to maximise the psychological support and interventions available to these families across the Health Board and within the community.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will support the Lead Clinical Psychologist with mapping out the needs of the service, developing digital resources, and undertaking audit and service development projects. There will also be lots of opportunities to work with staff groups and be part of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The post holder will work directly and indirectly delivering psychologically therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families under the supervision of the Lead Clinical Psychologist.
The post holder will be expected to work across the two children's centres based in Singleton Hospital, Hafan y Mr and Neath Port Talbot Hospital (NPTH) and in the community.
The service is part of Swansea Bay's growing Child Psychology Department. We are a friendly and supportive network of psychologists working with babies, children, young people and families. All team members are supported to develop their skills and competencies. We meet regularly as a full group for reflective practice, CPD and business updates and there are opportunities for peer support from other Assistant Psychologists within the department. We also have close links with the South Wales Clinical Doctorate Programme.
About Us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
130-AHP056-0625
Job locations
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find the full Job descriptions and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find the full Job descriptions and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Minimum of a 2.1 Hons degree in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
* Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health and /or research
Experience
Essential
* Previous and relatable assistant psychology post experience or equivalent
Desirable
* Previous experience of MDT working
* Previous experience of co-facilitating psychoeducative and/or therapeutic groups
Skills
Essential
* High level interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which you may be challenged
* Ability to conduct literature searches and summarise findings
* The ability to plan and prioritise own workload
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
* Able to think creatively
Person Specification
Essential
* High level interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which you may be challenged
* Ability to conduct literature searches and summarise findings
* The ability to plan and prioritise own workload
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
* Able to think creatively
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Mental Health Care
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