Job summary
We are keen to recruit clinical psychologists to work with us in our East IHC Neurodevelopmental Service for children and young people aged 5-18. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service which is keen to develop and innovate. The post will cover the areas of Wrexham and Flintshire. We welcome applications from those seeking the opportunity to join at band 7. On commencing in post, the successful candidates will have a development plan and be supported to transition to band 8A, once they have achieved the required competencies. Experienced clinical psychologists who would like to be considered for a band 8A position, are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will work with clinical and assistant psychologists, completing neurodevelopmental assessments and brief intervention, as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will have ample opportunities to contribute to service development, audit and research, and develop your leadership, supervision and consultation skills. Regular clinical supervision will be provided by a Senior Clinical Psychologist. We have established links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, providing regular placements and training. Within the East IHC, we have a supportive network of child psychologists across specialisms for peer and professional support.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
- oRegistered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist
- oPost-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas), as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- oGood honours Degree in Psychology.
- oClinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainees.
- oDoctoral level advanced knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation.
- oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology.
- oKnowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management.
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC.
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills
- oDemonstration of further specialist training / experience through having received extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Director of Psychology
- oExperience of specialised psychological assessment and treatment of a range of clients across a wide range of care settings.
- oExperience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care, with experience of co-ordinating care within the context of multi-disciplinary care-planning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist
- oPost-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas), as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- oGood honours Degree in Psychology.
- oClinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainees.
- oDoctoral level advanced knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation.
- oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology.
- oKnowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management.
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC.
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills
- oDemonstration of further specialist training / experience through having received extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Director of Psychology
- oExperience of specialised psychological assessment and treatment of a range of clients across a wide range of care settings.
- oExperience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care, with experience of co-ordinating care within the context of multi-disciplinary care-planning.
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).
