Assistant Psychologist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join the Living Well Service MDT in North West Wales for a 24-month fixed-term secondment. The post involves psychological assessments, formulations and interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

Welsh language is desirable and travel to sites across North Wales may be required. The successful candidate will work under supervision, contribute to group and 1:1 care, and help develop clinical services

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology with 2:1 or higher.
• Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society is desirable.
• Experience of working psychologically with people with physical or mental health difficulties.
• Experience administering psychometric assessments.
• Experience working in a mental health/multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical psychology team with assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, SLT, ACPs).
• Liaise with other departments and agencies to support the team.
• Conduct psychological assessments using tests, self-report measures and interviews under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

Degree in psychology

BPS graduate membership

Tools

SPSS

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS TO MEET 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 an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologist (to be based in North West Wales) who has 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. 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 client’s 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. Awareness of the varying geography of North Wales and ability to meet the travel requirements of this post in a timely manner. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

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. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

Values

Essential Criteria

• Belief and ability to uphold the values of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Other

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
• Basic IT skills.
• Working knowledge of excel spreadsheets and SPSS.
• Awareness of the varying geography of North Wales and ability to meet the travel requirements of this post in a timely manner.