Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking a Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist to join their Adult Mental Health services. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for training and career development, with a focus on providing specialist psychological services to adults with complex mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in qualified clinical psychology practice is essential.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic approaches for mental health assessments and interventions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological input and training within integrated secondary mental health services.
• Attend MDT meetings and provide strategic leadership.

Skills

Clinical Supervision

Therapeutic Approaches

Education

Good Honours degree in Psychology

Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health)

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Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to help increase access to Adult Mental Health (AMH) Clinical Psychology and Psychological services in North Wales. You will join a friendly, welcoming NHS secondary care AMH Clinical Psychology & Psychological services Department, with strong clinical and research links with the School of Psychology and the DClinPsych Department at the University of Wales, Bangor.

The post holder will benefit from BCUHB-wide links across North Wales within the BCUHB AMH Clinical Psychology & Psychological Services, with opportunities for research and clinical networking both regionally and nationally. You will be supported, mentored, and managed within the department, with ongoing peer support, supervision, and opportunities for training and career development.

Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced 8a (Band 7 development post possible) Clinical Psychologist, based full-time in Denbighshire CMHT. This permanent position involves working as part of integrated secondary mental health services for adults with complex and severe mental health needs. The role includes providing specialist psychological input, training, supervision, formulation work, attending MDT meetings, referral meetings (SPOA), and strategic leadership.

With developments in Wales, now is a good time to join our team. Welsh language skills are desirable; applications from English and Welsh speakers are equally welcome.

Working for our organisation
BCUHB North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of health services to around 700,000 people across North Wales. We support our staff with a commitment to equality, diversity, and the 'Proud to Lead' framework. We are a 'Disability Confident Employer'.

Please check your email regularly for correspondence related to your application. Applications can be submitted in Welsh; these will not be treated less favorably than those in English.

Job description and Person Specification
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Good Honours degree in Psychology, eligible for Chartered status with the BPS
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Clinical Supervision training for Doctoral trainees

Desirable:
- Advanced training in research design and methodology

Experience
Essential:
- Significant experience in qualified clinical psychology practice

Desirable:
- Knowledge of various therapeutic approaches for mental health assessments and interventions

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Healthcare
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care