Band 7 Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Cardiff is seeking a Band 7 Clinical/Educational Psychologist to provide behavior support and psychological therapy to students. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and implementing evidence-based practices. Ideal for newly qualified professionals eager to make a difference.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Ability to provide assessments and interventions under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver behavior support and psychological therapy to students.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Contribute to staff training in trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualification as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist

Job description

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Band 7 Clinical/Educational Psychologist

Location: Cardiff

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role:

As a Band 7 Clinical/Educational Psychologist, you will play a key role in delivering behavior support and psychological therapy to both residential and day students. This role is suitable for new/recently qualified Clinical/Educational Psychologists.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with an established clinical team, including a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Behaviour Support Nurse, Assistant Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietician, and Physiotherapist.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) models and maintain close links with the wider PBS community in Wales.
• Provide behaviour support and psychological therapy in accordance with Autism frameworks and guidelines from the Welsh Government and NICE.
• Contribute to the development of creative adaptations to therapeutic strategies, including but not limited to CBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
• Engage in regular coproduction of therapeutic materials with students.
• Support staff teams and collaborate with carers and family members using DDP and attachment-focused approaches.
• Contribute to staff training in trauma-informed practices to create relationally secure environments for students.
• Uphold a culture of care, empowering students and promoting the development of skills and strengths within the least restrictive environment.

Requirements:

• Qualification as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist and HCPC registered.
• Interest and skills in working alongside and supporting multidisciplinary team staff.
• Commitment to evidence-based and model-adherent psychological provisions.
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and coproduction with students.
• Ability to provide comprehensive assessments and interventions under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
• Desire to develop supervision skills with Assistant Psychologists and/or Trainee placements.

For more information or to apply, contact Natalie at 01772 954200.