Assistant Psychologist

Temple B'nai Abraham; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health board in Wales is seeking two part-time Assistant Psychologists to join their psychology team. The roles involve supporting CMHT psychologists, running therapy groups, and managing a small clinical caseload. Candidates should have an upper second class degree in psychology and strong communication skills. Welsh language skills are advantageous. The position is fixed term for 12 months, with a pay range of £31,516 to £38,364 per year pro rata.

Qualifications

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology is required.
• Experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties is desirable.
• Welsh language skills at Level 3 or above are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist CMHT psychologists in running therapy groups.
• Conduct audits and evaluations for service development.
• Manage a small individual caseload for clinical work.

Skills

Competence in research design and methodologies

High level communication skills

Ability to communicate complex information

Understanding of mental health problems

Confidence in working with mental health patients

Ability to work independently

Education

Upper second class honours degree in psychology

Tools

Word processing and computer packages

Job description

Overview

This post is fixed term for 12 months from start date due to funding. We are recruiting two Assistant Psychologists to join our psychology team, supported and supervised by a psychologist. Each post will be split across two Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB. Location of each post will be agreed at interview. Both roles are advertised as 30 hours/week, with potential to increase to full time; this can be discussed at interview. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be in person only, unless exceptional circumstances apply. We will not be closing applications earlier than the proposed date, so please take your time with your applications.

Details

• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 per year pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time (30 hours per week; potential to move to full time)
• Job locations: Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, New Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4BZ
• Reference number: 110-ACS251-0925

About Us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve; We treat everyone with respect; We all work together as one team. We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff the lifeblood of our organisation and the diverse communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The role will involve helping the CMHT psychologists to prepare for and run therapy groups, conduct audits and evaluations, and carry out other tasks to support psychological work and service development in the CMHTs. You will also have a small individual caseload for clinical work which will be fully supported and supervised. You will join an innovative psychology service integrated into multi-disciplinary teams. There are good links with the South Wales Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology.

Welsh Language

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. It is not essential; Welsh language skills are advantageous when short-listing and selecting candidates. This is not fluency—just Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about everyday health.

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Ability to use word processing and computer packages for report writing and layout.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties.

Aptitude and abilities

• Competence in research design and methodologies.
• High level communication skills in spoken and written form; ability to work in settings with emotive atmospheres.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems; ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to apply psychological knowledge to an adult mental health context.
• Confidence in working with people with mental health problems and their families.
• Ability to work independently with clinical supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines and contribute to training.
• Ability to manage emotional issues arising from working with clients in significant distress.

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above.

Other

Essential

• Satisfactory DBS check

Legal and Other Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS submission to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration for details. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance must present a criminal records certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, New Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4BZ. Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/