Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist & Panel Coordinator to join Aneurin Bevan Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service (ABSDAS) based in the South team at Newport. The successful candidate will support the delivery of specialist psychological services to people with co-morbid substance use and other mental, emotional and physical health conditions. The role also involves the coordination of the Co-Occurring Gateway Panel which is a multi-agency professional review panel consisting of senior practitioners in the field of substance use, mental health and housing who monitor and review the management of a small cohort of service users with complex needs.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual who can work well in a team and independently.

The successful candidate would be joining a friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary ABSDAS team, as well as a thriving and forward thinking psychology speciality. We enjoy a very good reputation as an energetic and inspiring department with excellent levels of professional support and identity and provide a regular forum to learn from one another and develop your ability as a reflective scientist-practitioner.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will deliver low intensity psychological interventions, conduct observations, engage service users and assist the qualified Psychologists with assessments and interventions.

The successful candidate will support the work of the qualified psychologists and psychological therapy team by undertaking audit and evaluation, assisting with teaching, training and service development projects.

The successful candidate will be required to travel across the Newport and Caerphilly areas to provide assessments and interventions in service users own homes or in a clinic, and to assist with teaching and training locally and sometimes further afield. Therefore, the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential. Telephone and on-line support/training will also be a requirement of the post.

The successful applicants will benefit from high levels of support and high quality supervision throughout. There is plentiful opportunity for informal contact with peers and with qualified staff.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS195-0725

Job locations

ABSDAS

139 Lower Dock Street

Newport

NP20 1EE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the role and requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the role and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good honours degree in psychology (1st or 2nd)
  • Eligible for graduate membership of BPS

Desirable

  • Research degree
  • Training or formal qualification in an evidence based psychological therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Voluntary or paid experience in a mental health or caring environment

Desirable

  • Previous work as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good honours degree in psychology (1st or 2nd)
  • Eligible for graduate membership of BPS

Desirable

  • Research degree
  • Training or formal qualification in an evidence based psychological therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Voluntary or paid experience in a mental health or caring environment

Desirable

  • Previous work as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

ABSDAS

139 Lower Dock Street

Newport

NP20 1EE


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

ABSDAS

139 Lower Dock Street

Newport

NP20 1EE


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Manager

Paula Taylor

Paula.Taylor@wales.nhs.uk

01633216777

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS195-0725

Job locations

ABSDAS

139 Lower Dock Street

Newport

NP20 1EE


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