Job summary
Principal Clinical Psychology in Neuropsychology 8b (Stroke Pathway)
The North Wales Brain Injury Service (NWBIS) is an inter-disciplinary neuro rehabilitation and consultation service, based at Colwyn Bay Community Hospital. It is the hub of clinical neuropsychology in the region.
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a Principal Clinical Psychologist (Band 8b) to become a core member of our neuropsychology team. The Post-holder will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of clinical neuropsychology services to the stroke pathway (acute, inpatient rehabilitation, and early supported discharge) across North Wales. The post holder will work closely with the Head of the North Wales Brain Injury Service, North Wales Stroke Network, Clinical Leads, and Service Managers to develop a sustainable model of clinical service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work in inpatient and community settings to offer a high quality, responsive, and patient-centred model of psychological care in an agreed locality. This will involve both line management and clinical supervision of assistant psychologists and band 7 /8a clinical psychologists and other healthcare professionals. The post holder will also work as a senior member of the service and carry a highly specialist clinical caseload.
There are excellent opportunities for continued professional development and clinical supervision and support will be offered for further training and formal education. NWBIS has close links with Bangor University and we are able to offer opportunities to contribute to research and other academic activities with the University. We are able to provide supervision and support for the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- Formal training/qualification in neuropsychology
- Appropriate experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, including substantial supervised post-qualification expertise and experience within neuropsychology
Desirable
- Advanced formal training in clinical neuropsychology
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, including substantial supervised post-qualification expertise and experience within neuropsychology
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level advanced specialist knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation, research design and methodology, as practised within clinical psychology with specialist application to clinical neuropsychology working within an acquired brain injury service or similar neuroscience setting
Desirable
- Record of publications in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- Formal training/qualification in neuropsychology
- Appropriate experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, including substantial supervised post-qualification expertise and experience within neuropsychology
Desirable
- Advanced formal training in clinical neuropsychology
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, including substantial supervised post-qualification expertise and experience within neuropsychology
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level advanced specialist knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation, research design and methodology, as practised within clinical psychology with specialist application to clinical neuropsychology working within an acquired brain injury service or similar neuroscience setting
Desirable
- Record of publications in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
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
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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).
