Assistant Psychologist - Forensic Services

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Welsh healthcare organization seeks an Assistant Psychologist to work within the North Wales Forensic Psychiatric Service. The role involves administering psychological tests, conducting assessments, and providing interventions in a forensic setting. Applicants should hold a 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology and have experience in a clinical environment. Proficiency in Welsh is advantageous. This position offers comprehensive supervision and opportunities for skill development within an engaging team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• You must have a 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent qualifications.
• Registration with the BPS is required.
• Attendance at relevant skills development courses or training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score psychological tests and undertake assessments.
• Provide circumscribed psychological interventions.
• Support the development of trauma-informed approaches to mental health care.

Skills

Working with diverse presentation and complex needs

High level of communication skills

Ability to work within MDT settings

Evidence of therapeutic work and assessments

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent

GBC with the BPS

Job description

Assistant Psychologist - Forensic Services

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.

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent.
• GBC with the BPS
• Attendance at relevant skills development courses or training

Experience

• Working with diverse presentation and complex needs
• Evidence of therapeutic work and assessments
• Working across different settings
• High level of communication skills
• Ability to work within MDT settings
• Experience of teaching other professionals
• Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Head of Clinical Psychology for Forensic and Rehab