Highly Specialist Psychologist

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales is seeking a Highly Specialist Psychologist to provide comprehensive clinical psychology services for children and young people with long-term health conditions. The role involves conducting assessments, interventions, and overseeing governance of practices. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work autonomously within professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising audit and research activities.
• Developing and evaluating clinical and psychological programs.

Skills

Psychological Assessments

Evidence-based Practices

Audit and Research

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

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We are recruiting for the General Paediatric Psychology Service within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). Our service provides comprehensive, specialist clinical psychology services across all sectors of care for babies, children, and young people with long-term health conditions and their families.

You will work alongside an experienced team of Practitioner Psychologists, offering services to patients with long-term health conditions across various sites within CTMUHB.

The role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions based on current evidence-based practices. You will work autonomously within professional guidelines and oversee the governance of psychological practices within the service.

Key responsibilities include leading, conducting, and supervising audit and research, developing and evaluating clinical and psychological programs, and contributing to team activities and developments.

You will also participate in professional activities related to Clinical Health Psychology and stay updated on NHS strategies and professional issues in this field.

This position considers Welsh language skills as desirable at Level 3 (basic conversational ability). For more information, see the attached ‘Croeso Candidate!’ booklet.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of NHS Wales, serving around 450,000 people in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Core Values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

We are a proud employer, with about 80% of our 15,000 staff living locally, reflecting our commitment to the communities we serve.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Dr Bethan Phillips, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, at [e-mail].