Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist, looking to join a team of passionate and supportive Psychological Therapists. This post sits within the Interventions Team of the CYP Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Group (previously Specialist Camhs). As well as being part of an established group of psychological therapists you will also be part of a wider MDT that value psychological thinking and practice.
The service has undergone much development in recent years. We are committed to compassionate and understanding relationships with young people, families and their communities, so that the right interventions, can be offered in the right way, at the right time.
As a team we are committed to supporting staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance, create a culture of continuous learning and opportunities for staff to develop their skills and interests through training and innovative practice.
As well as providing specialist psychological intervention to young people and their families, this post will involve; care coordination of complex young people and their systems, management and supervision of other team members, consultation and service development.
The successful candidate will have highly developed skills in engaging children, young people and their families experiencing significant distress. They will also be able to work flexibly and creative ways to consider how all aspects of the service is psychologically informed.
Main duties of the job
The post is permanent, and 37.5 hours per week. Part-time hours may be considered. The service also operates a hybrid model of in person and virtual working.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome 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
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
Cardiff and Vale seeks to be an inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to work both autonomously and as part of a supportive, friendly team.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Lauren Whittington, Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist, to discuss the post in more detail (02921 836730).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Cardiff and Vale seeks to be an inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to work both autonomously and as part of a supportive, friendly team.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Lauren Whittington, Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist, to discuss the post in more detail (02921 836730).
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
- Experience of working with young people with mental health difficulties in an NHS setting
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
- Experience of teaching/training and/or professional and clinical supervision
- Demonstrable evidence of significant specialist clinical supervision within a scientist-practitioner framework
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary settings
- Ability to plan and organise a range of clinical or service-related activities and programmes
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of Clinical Psychology in relation to forensic and mental health problems
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the service
- Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development as recommended by the HCPC and BPS
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
- Experience of working with young people with mental health difficulties in an NHS setting
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
- Experience of teaching/training and/or professional and clinical supervision
- Demonstrable evidence of significant specialist clinical supervision within a scientist-practitioner framework
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary settings
- Ability to plan and organise a range of clinical or service-related activities and programmes
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of Clinical Psychology in relation to forensic and mental health problems
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the service
- Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development as recommended by the HCPC and BPS
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).
