Overview
Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health). This is an exciting opportunity to help increase access to Adult Mental Health (AMH) Clinical Psychology and Psychological services in North Wales. You will be joining a friendly, welcoming NHS secondary care AMH Clinical Psychology & Psychological services Department, with clinical and research links with the School of Psychology and the DClinPsych Department at the University of Wales, Bangor. The post holder will also benefit from BCUHB-wide links across North Wales within the BCUHB AMH Clinical Psychology & Psychological Services, with opportunities for research and clinical networking both North Wales and All Wales wide. You will be well supported, mentored, and managed within that department, with ongoing peer support, supervision, and opportunities for further training and advancement.
With developments in Wales, this is a good time to be joining our team. The Welsh language is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties
The AMH Clinical Psychology and Psychology Services are seeking to appoint an suitably qualified and experienced 8a (Band 7 development post possible) Clinical Psychologist, to be based and work full time in Wrexham CMHT. This is a permanent 8a post, and the post holder will work as part of integrated secondary mental health services for adults with complex and severe mental health needs. The post holder will be expected to integrate well and co-work with CMHT colleagues, providing specialist psychological knowledge and expertise to the team. In addition to direct clinical input to clients, duties include training, supervision, and formulation work; attendance at clinical MDT meetings, referral meetings (SPOA), CMHT business meetings, and clinical leadership. There is an opportunity for research and clinical networking both North Wales and All Wales wide, and for ongoing professional development.
Further information about the role can be requested. We would consider this role for development.
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 offers a full spectrum of services. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and receive support in line with our Organisational Values and the “Proud to Lead” framework. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive recruitment correspondence 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 be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents or by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Good Honours degree in Psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS
* HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
* Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
* Clinical Supervision training for Doctoral trainees.
Desirable criteria
* Advanced Training in research design and methodology
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant experience of qualified clinical psychology practice.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of a variety of relevant therapeutic approaches for mental health work and assessments.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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