Assistant Psychologist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to engage in the administration of psychological tests and assessments. The role supports the development of trauma-informed approaches in forensic mental health care. Ideal candidates should have experience working with mental health challenges and the ability to provide group-based interventions. The position offers regular supervision and opportunities for clinical skill development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Ability to offer group-based interventions is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score psychological tests.
• Conduct psychological assessments.
• Provide psychological interventions as needed.
• Support trauma-informed approaches in mental health care.
• Participate in clinical audit and research projects.
• Engage in professional development and supervision.

Skills

Experience with mental health difficulties

Ability to provide group-based interventions

Job description

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, BCUHB provides 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 the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of a team that works with engaged leadership at all levels. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and pride ourselves as a disability‑confident employer. We also offer family‑friendly benefits, including work‑life balance policies.

About the Post

The core component of this post is clinical in nature: administration and scoring of psychological tests, undertaking assessments, and providing circumscribed psychological interventions. The role involves supporting the development of trauma‑informed approaches to forensic mental health care. On occasion, the Assistant Psychologist may become involved in clinical audit or service‑related research projects. Regular clinical supervision will be provided, and there are well‑established opportunities within the service for the development of clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score psychological tests.
• Conduct psychological assessments.
• Provide circumscribed psychological interventions, including group‑based interventions when appropriate.
• Support trauma‑informed approaches within forensic mental health care.
• Participate in clinical audit and research projects related to service improvement.
• Receive regular clinical supervision and engage in professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar clinical population.
• Ability to provide group‑based interventions (advantage).

Desirable Attributes

• Fluency in Welsh (desirable, though English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply).

Application Information

• Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
• Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
• Please check your email account regularly.