Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Assistant Psychologist
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Assistant Psychologist
Job Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
The Living Well Service MDT is a team composed of professionals in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics and Speech & Language therapy. Our aim is to undertake a comprehensive multi-disciplinary biopsychosocial assessment and formulation, in collaboration with our clients. We will identify and offer a range of interventions and options for support and onward referral in order to prevent the development of chronic disability and where this is not possible, to help people function as well as possible within the limits of their condition.
We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologists (to be based in central and west areas of North Wales) who have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with people. A commitment to clinical excellence is vital, and we welcome candidates who have the potential to develop, who can work confidently under supervision, can follow direction, have the ability to work in teams, and are adaptable and responsive to the needs of the service they are working in.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assist the clinical psychology team in providing assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech and language therapy and advanced clinical practitioners. The role will also involve liaising and working with a range of other departments, disciplines and agencies to support the work of the team.
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- To undertake psychological assessment of clients applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, and semi-structured interviews with clients, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment of clients difficulties, through both 1:1 and group work, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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
Please be advised the vacancy will close early if a high number of applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in psychology / An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working psychologically with people with physical or mental health difficulties, and/or learning or developmental disabilities.
- Experience of administering psychometric assessments.
- Experience of working as part of a mental health and/or learning disability multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of undertaking psychological assessment and intervention
- Experience of database management and clinical audit
Aptitude And Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to work independently, and to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
- Good communication and organisational skills, including the ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive; good writing, numerical and verbal skills, computer literate
- Sensitive to other’s needs
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