Job summary
We are excited to be able to offer a part time (0.68 WTE), permanent position to a Clinical Psychologist work with the Gwynedd and Anglesey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. We are a friendly, experienced and dynamic multi-disciplinary team based in a beautiful part of North Wales.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a service to children and young people (0-18 years old), and their families, where the young person has severe mental health difficulties.
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
The post holder will conduct assessments, develop working formulations, and will offer appropriate interventions to the young person and their family, as well as providing supervision to assistant psychologists. They will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, and will offer consultation to their colleagues as appropriate. There will also be an expectation to be involved in the teaching and supervision of trainees on the North Wales Clinical Psychology programm
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will conduct assessments, develop working formulations, and will offer appropriate interventions to the young person and their family, as well as providing supervision to assistant psychologists. They will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, and will offer consultation to their colleagues as appropriate. There will also be an expectation to be involved in the teaching and supervision of trainees on the North Wales Clinical Psychology programm
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Desirable
- Additional qualifications or accreditation in therapeutic modalities relevant to CAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of mental health disorders and interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working with children, adolescents and parents
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships and rapport
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Desirable
- Additional qualifications or accreditation in therapeutic modalities relevant to CAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of mental health disorders and interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working with children, adolescents and parents
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships and rapport
Desirable
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).
