Clinical Psychologist Development Post

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Job summary

North West Wales CAMHS is advertising a development post for a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist. The post is permanent and part-time at 33.75 hours per week, with potential for progression to a substantive 8a post on meeting competencies.

The department delivers 0-18 services across CAMHS with a multidisciplinary team and strong links to training and research. Welsh language skills are desirable, and applications in Welsh are welcome.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Psychology.
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Post-graduate Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent).
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Pre-qualification training in research methodology and/or staff training.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions, alongside some Care Co-Ordination.
• Promote psychological thinking and formulation within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide consultation to multi-agency professionals and families.
• Supervision of others, delivery of training, leadership and service development.

Education

Honours Degree in Psychology

Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Post-graduate Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Pre-qualification training in research methodology / staff training

Job description

Main area Psychology - Children & Young People Grade Band 7/8a Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 33.75 hours per week (to be discussed) Job ref 050-PST153-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Talarfon Town BANGOR Salary per annum, pro rata Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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 overview

North West Wales CAMHS is keen to recruit to a development post for a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist. This is a permanent post, for 33.75 hours a week We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic newly qualified Clinical Psychologist. We would also welcome applications from those who already have experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist.

North West Wales CAMHS offers a 0-18 service to children, young people and families. We provide an extensive offer to our local community including significant early intervention and prevention services, unscheduled care, an Early Years 0-7 service and a broad range of NICE recommended and other evidence based interventions.

We are a dynamic and committed multidisciplinary team of Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Child Psychotherapy, Family Therapists, and CAMHS Practitioners with a range of core professional backgrounds. This post is within the Planned Care service of CAMHS. Joint working takes place with multi-agency partners with whom we have very good relationships. We also have excellent links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme and provide regular placements and training.

As well as delivering clinical sessions, as part of the Psychology Team they will also lead audits within the team, and relevant research is encouraged.

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

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake a range of assessments and deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions, alongside some Care Co-Ordination. They will promote psychological thinking and formulation within a multidisciplinary team and provide consultation to multi-agency professionals and families. Supervision of others, delivery of training, leadership and service development will also form an integral part of this development role.

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who has relevant experience and can evidence their commitment to clinical quality, evidence-based practice and maintaining high professional standards for themselves and others.

On commencing in post, the successful applicant will have a development plan and agree a target timescale of between 6 months and 2 years for completion, depending on current skills and experience. Regular clinical supervision will be provided by a senior Clinical Psychologist. Promotion to a substantive 8a post will be achieved on fulfilling required competencies. Clinical Psychologists already working at the band 8a level are also welcome to apply.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

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.

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

• Honours Degree in Psychology
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Post-graduate Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas), as accredited by the British Psychological Society
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Experience

• Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills
• Demonstration of further specialist training / experience through having received extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Head of Clinical Psychology Services
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Gwenllian Parry Job title Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000 852450 Additional information

Trish Girling, Principal Clinical Psychologist 03000 850037