Assistant Psychologist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board invites applications for a 24-month fixed-term position in the Forensic Psychiatry Service, supporting psychological consultancy and therapy for complex cases managed by the Probation Service. The role provides opportunities for professional development and engagement in clinical practice within a supportive NHS environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training opportunities

Career development and professional growth

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology or conversion required.
• Experience in research or assistant role preferred.
• Proficiency in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support service administration and develop treatment plans.
• Manage referral processes and support interventions.
• Engage in training opportunities and assist with therapy group administration.

Skills

Psychological consultancy

Therapeutic support

Reflective practice

Education

Undergraduate Degree in psychology

Graduate Basis for Registration

Masters Degree

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3.

If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted via the email account used to apply, so please check your email regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3, reflecting the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum). This top-up will be in place until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

This vacancy may be withdrawn at any time if filled via internal redeployment.

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING

The post holder will be part of the Forensic Psychiatry Service and the Adult Clinical Psychology Service within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

The post-holder will support psychological consultancy and therapy services for complex men and women managed by the Probation Service in the community, under supervision of Registrant Psychologists. The role is office-based across various locations, full-time at 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

• Support service administration and develop formulations and treatment plans for service users.
• Manage referral processes, support interventions, develop formulations under supervision, and support residents at Approved Premises.
• Assist with therapy group administration and engage in training opportunities.
• Support reflective practice and formulation groups to enhance psychological understanding among staff.
• Opportunity to conduct clinical work under supervision.

Proficiency in Welsh is desirable; applications from English and Welsh speakers are welcome.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to caring. We offer extensive training, flexible working, and a focus on work-life balance, with opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Undergraduate Degree in psychology or conversion
• Graduate Basis for Registration

Desirable:

• Masters Degree or Post-graduate training

Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience as an Assistant or research role

Desirable:

• Experience in Forensic Mental Health Units
• Ability to reflect on lived experiences of distress/difficulties