Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Principal Clinical Psychologist - Stepped Care Central
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Clinical Psychologist – Stepped Care Mental Health Services (North Wales) – Part-Time Role
Job Overview
This is a very exciting opportunity to help increase access to psychological services across stepped care mental health services in North Wales.
You will take a leadership role in:
- Psychological development
- Training and supervision
- Supporting multidisciplinary staff
- Increasing access initiatives across primary and community mental health services
You will receive professional leadership from the AMH Clinical Psychology & Psychological Services team at BetsiCadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), with:
- Strong clinical and research links with the School of Psychology and the DClinPsych Department at the University of Wales, Bangor
- Opportunity to contribute to service development in line with Matrics Cymru
- Collaborative work with Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) colleagues
- Staff support within the role
The role is part-time (18.75 hours), based in the Central area of North Wales, offering an excellent quality of life in a region currently undergoing transformation and growth.
Language: Welsh language proficiency is desirable, but applicants fluent in English (or Welsh) are equally welcome.
Core Responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Leverage BCUHB-wide professional links across North Wales Clinical Psychology
- Engage in research and clinical networking (both locally and regionally)
- Benefit from ongoing mentorship, peer support, and career advancement
- Join an initiative supporting improved psychological therapies quality assurance
- Contribute to the development and implementation of MATICS Cymru locally
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Working at BCUHB
If you are challenge-driven, passionate about supporting others, or simply seeking a new start, BCUHB (the largest health organisation in Wales) has the right opportunity.
- Reflective leadership at all levels
- Commitment to equality and diversity, featuring under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
- Support aligned with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Recruitment Notice
- All recruitment communications will be sent via the registered email on your application form.
- Welsh applications are acceptable and will not be disadvantaged compared to English submissions.
For full details, refer to the offline Job Description & Person Specification (available via the Trac portal—“Apply Now” for access).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
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Essential
- Good Honours degree in Psychology
- Eligible for BPS Chartered status
- Registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for pre-1996 trainees) as accredited by the BPS
Desirable
- Advanced training in research design and methodology
- Formal training in clinical supervision
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualification experience as a qualified Clinical Psychologist
- Focus in adult mental health, including:
- Independent certified supervision
- Research, mentoring, specialist courses
- Clinical supervision with a specialisation in managing psychological services delivery
Desirable
- Prior experience working in primary or community mental health
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to convey/receive complex and sensitive psychological information
- Empathy while managing resistance to potentially threatening material
- Maintain professionalism in highly emotive environments
Desirable
- Ability to speak or understand Welsh
- Competent driving skills (may be required for duties)
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