Assistant Psychologist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to work in the Psychology Adult Mental Health Service on Morlais Ward, Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. The post is 0.6 wte (22.5 hours per week) on a permanent basis in an adult acute inpatient setting.

The successful candidate will be supervised by a Principal Clinical Psychologist and work with other Assistant Psychologists across the three counties.

Qualifications

• Recognised upper second-class honours degree in Psychology.
• Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Experience of working with clinical populations would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standardised low-level psychological interventions to inpatients on acute wards.
• Assist in administration of questionnaires and data collection (psychometrics).
• Undertake protocol-based psychological assessment using tests and interviews.
• Assist in formulation and delivery of care and treatment plans under supervision.
• Develop clinical reports and correspondence reviewed by the supervisor.
• Opportunities to develop service evaluation and service development.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; English and Welsh speakers welcome.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Research & data collection

Education

Upper second-class honours degree in Psychology

Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Job description

Job Overview

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 Morlais Ward, in Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen and is 0.6 wte (22.5 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. The position is embedded within a multidisciplinary team, comprising of various healthcare professionals and the role includes opportunities to joint work alongside these professionals.

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

Main duties of the job

• Under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist (Acute Psychology Service Lead) the post-holder will deliver standardised low-level psychological interventions to inpatients on the acute psychiatric wards in both individual and group formats.
• 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.
• The role requires development of clinical reports and correspondence to referrers, all which are reviewed by the supervisor.
• There are opportunities for the post-holder to develop other psychological competencies within this role such as service evaluation and service development.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 24/09/2026.

Working for our organisation

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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