Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Renal Clinical Psychologist Development post 7-8a

The closing date is 14 May 2026

Job summary

This post provides an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist, with an interest in physical health, to join the well established renal multi-disciplinary team at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

This post is open to both those wishing to apply for an 8A Clinical Psychologist position and to newly qualified Band 7 Clinical Psychologists, as a development post. We would also welcome applications from trainees in their final year of training. Please state on the application form which post you are applying for.

Main duties of the job

This post will involve both direct and indirect work and there may also be opportunities to develop groups within the service. The post holder will also have the opportunity to engage in consultation work and provide training to colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.

The renal psychology service is a well established service that sits within a multi-disciplinary team alongside colleagues from a medical, nursing, and dietetics background.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, but 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.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £65,723 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-PST044-0426

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


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

Research, service improvement and continuing professional development are supported within the service and the service is a provider of trainee clinical placements.

The post holder will also be a member of BCUHB's Department of Health Clinical Psychology. This is a growing department of supportive and friendly Clinical Psychologists who work in physical health services across BCUHB and the department has strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.

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

Research, service improvement and continuing professional development are supported within the service and the service is a provider of trainee clinical placements.

The post holder will also be a member of BCUHB's Department of Health Clinical Psychology. This is a growing department of supportive and friendly Clinical Psychologists who work in physical health services across BCUHB and the department has strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Honours degree in Psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Honours degree in Psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Caitriona Hughes

caitriona.hughes@wales.nhs.uk

03000845687

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £65,723 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-PST044-0426

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Supporting documents

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