Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Assistant Psychologist
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Assistant Psychologist
Assistant Psychologist (Fixed Term/Secondment) – North Wales
Job Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO THE NECESSITIES OF THE SERVICE.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: IF APPLYING FOR THIS SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. This bicycle matters.
The Living Well Service’s Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) comprises professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists, Dietitians, and Speech & Language Therapists. Our collective goal is to deliver a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and formulation with our clients, identifying and implementing targeted interventions to:
- Prevent chronic disability.
- Support individuals in functioning at their best despite life-limiting conditions.
About the Role
We are recruiting two Assistant Psychologists (based in central and west areas of North Wales). Ideal candidates should:
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and practical experience working with people.
- Embrace clinical excellence and seek opportunities for professional development.
- Work confidently under supervision while following direct instruction effectively.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to the service’s evolving needs.
Key Responsibilities
Together with the clinical psychology team, the post-holder will:
- Assist with psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions under qualified psychologist supervision.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across other disciplines (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech & Language Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practitioners).
- Work with external agencies and departments involved in service provision.
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Specific duties include:
- Conducting psychological assessments by administering validated psychometric tests, self-report measures, and rating scales, including semi-structured interviews under supervision.
- Participating in the formulation and delivery of care plans for individual and group-based psychological treatment.
- Attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The ability to speak Welsh (or a willingness to learn) is desirable, but there is no preference over English/Welsh speakers.
Working with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
Offering a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services to ~700,000 residents across North Wales, BCUHB prioritises:
Values & Support
In line with our Organisational Values and the ‘Proud to Lead’ framework, we foster:
- A culture of engaging leadership opportunity.
- A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including the Disability Confident Employer signatory scheme.
Training & Development
Successful candidates will receive necessary support during training under BCUHB’s guidance.
Application Process
- Regularly check your email for recruitment correspondence (sent to the email registered on your application form).
- Applications may be submitted in Welsh without any disadvantage.
- Warning: Vacancy will close early should a high volume of early submissions be received.
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Person Specification
Qualifications: Essential Criteria
- Degree in psychology (or equivalent).
- Upper second-class honours (2:1) or higher.
- Eligible for BFPO (British Psychological Society) graduate membership.
Experience: Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in psychological work with people of diverse needs, including:
- Physical or mental health challenges.
- Learning or developmental disabilities.
- Practical experience with psychometric assessment tools.
- Capacity to function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary Mental Health/Learning Disability team.
Desirable Experience
- Understandings of psychological assessments and intervention planning.
- Familiarity with database management and clinical audit frameworks.
Aptitudes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to proactively utilise clinical supervision.
- Capacity for working independently with supervision.
- Strong verbal, written, numerical, and computer-related skills.
- Sensitivity to the diverse and emotive needs of clients and teams.
Closing Reminder
For detailed job descriptions and full specifications, please refer to the attached documents on Trac system via the “Apply Now” link. Applications will prioritise early submissions.
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