Assistant Psychologist (Acute Psychology Service (APS))

Job summary

The Psychology Adult Mental Health Service is very pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist position to work in an adult acute inpatient setting, on a permanent basis. The post is based on Bryngofal Ward, in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli and is 30 hours per week

The successful applicant would be working as part of a welcoming Adult Mental Health Psychology department, which provides professional support and encourages future career development. The post-holder will be supervised by a Principal Clinical Psychologist and work alongside other Assistant Psychologists based across the three counties. The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate innovation, commitment and enthusiasm for improving psychological needs of people with mental health conditions. They must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team to support the existing service.

Applicants must have a recognised upper second-class honours degree in Psychology and have the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with clinical populations would be beneficial.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist , Acute Psychology Service Lead to deliver standardised low level interventions to inpatients on the acute psychiatric wards.

To assist in the administration of questionnaires and the collation of data (psychometrics).

To undertake protocol-based psychological assessment of clients using psychological tests, including neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care and treatment plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problem, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist within settings appropriate to the service.

Development of clinical reports and correspondence to referrer, for review by supervisor.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services