Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Practitioner Psychologist to join the Community Addictions Unit, offering psychological support to those affected by substance misuse across Cardiff and the Vale. We can offer the post as a Band 7 or a Band 8a (see below for more details). We would also welcome applications from trainee clinical psychologists who will graduate in 2023.
Main duties of the job
We are in the position to recruit Psychologists who already have the competence and experience relevant to an 8a position, or Psychologists (including trainees due to qualify in 2023) who meet the qualification, training and competence for a band 7 post. In the case of the latter, we are able to offer a professional knowledge and skills based development programme that will provide you with the opportunity to acquire the appropriate skills, competencies and development to enable your progression into the 8a role within an appropriate timescale. The expectation is that this progression will be achieved within a time frame of 12 - 18 months.
Newly qualified practitioner psychologists who will be qualifying and achieving HCPC status on qualification in 2023 are invited to apply for the post. Successful applicants will remain on a band 6 banding until confirmation that they have met the requirements for Doctorate status and HCPC registration is received.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description 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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS.
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the HCPC (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS).
- HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.
Experience
Essential
- A wide range of experience in applying clinical/counselling psychology in the NHS.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication & Relationship skills
- Analytical and Judgment Skills
- Planning and Organisational Skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical/counselling psychology.
- Doctoral level knowledge of clinical/counselling psychology theory and practice, assessment, psychological therapies and their application.
- Willingness to develop knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to psychology in medical settings.
- Participation with CPD as recommended by the BPS.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Respect for service users and their Carers.
- Enthusiasm. Self-motivated. Ability to work independently.
- Emotional resilience. Stress management strategies. Self-care and self-awareness.
- Ability to communicate clearly and with sensitivity - verbally and in writing.
- Organised and flexible, able to prioritise workload. Ability to make effective use of clinical consultation and appraisal.
Other
Essential
- Ability to use clinical supervision and to reflect upon own clinical practice.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Freedom to Act
- Physical Skills
- IT Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS.
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the HCPC (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS).
- HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.
Experience
Essential
- A wide range of experience in applying clinical/counselling psychology in the NHS.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication & Relationship skills
- Analytical and Judgment Skills
- Planning and Organisational Skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical/counselling psychology.
- Doctoral level knowledge of clinical/counselling psychology theory and practice, assessment, psychological therapies and their application.
- Willingness to develop knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to psychology in medical settings.
- Participation with CPD as recommended by the BPS.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Respect for service users and their Carers.
- Enthusiasm. Self-motivated. Ability to work independently.
- Emotional resilience. Stress management strategies. Self-care and self-awareness.
- Ability to communicate clearly and with sensitivity - verbally and in writing.
- Organised and flexible, able to prioritise workload. Ability to make effective use of clinical consultation and appraisal.
Other
Essential
- Ability to use clinical supervision and to reflect upon own clinical practice.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Freedom to Act
- Physical Skills
- IT Skills
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
