Assistant Psychologist - Forensic Services

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to work within the North Wales Forensic Psychiatric Service. The role involves conducting assessments, formulations, and delivering targeted psychological interventions in a forensic inpatient setting.

You will support trauma-informed care development, participate in clinical supervision, and may engage in clinical audits or service research, with Welsh language ability encouraged.

Qualifications

• Requires 2:1 Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent.
• GBC with the British Psychological Society (BPS) membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and formulations and provide circumscribed psychological interventions.
• Contribute to trauma-informed approaches within forensic mental health care.

Skills

High level of communication skills

Ability to work within MDT settings

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent

GBC with the BPS

Job description

Job Overview

This is a permanent post.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to work alongside Clinical Psychologists and Nurse Therapists working within the North Wales Forensic Psychiatric Service to undertake assessments, formulations and provide psychological interventions within a forensic inpatient setting.

The post provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to gain experience of working with complex mental health issues and be involved with the development of a trauma informed approach within in the service.

The advert for this post may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

The core component of this post is clinical in nature, specifically the administration and scoring of psychological tests, undertaking assessments as well as providing circumscribed psychological interventions. The post will be supporting the development of trauma informed approaches to forensic mental health care.

In addition, 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 within service opportunities for the development of clinical skills. Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar clinical population is essential. The ability to provide group-based interventions would be an advantage.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent.
• GBC with the BPS

Desirable criteria

• Attendance at relevant skills development courses or training.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Working with diverse presentation and complex needs
• Evidence of therapeutic work and assessments

Desirable criteria

• Working across different settings

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• High level of communication skills
• Ability to work within MDT settings

Desirable criteria

• Experience of teaching other professionals
• Ability to speak Welsh