Lead Clinical Psychologist, S-CAMHS (Band 8a)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a full-time Band 8a Clinical Psychologist for a busy S-CAMHS locality team in Pembrokeshire. The post is based at the Preseli Centre, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, with strong links to specialised services and psychology colleagues.

The role involves providing psychology within a multidisciplinary team, supervising Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and contributing to service development and training.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (BPS accredited).
• Knowledge of psychometrics and appropriate administration.
• Post Practitioner Psychologist qualification training in at least one relevant area.
• Experience in specialist psychological assessment, including cognitive assessment.
• Experience of supervising assistants and trainees.
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology within the multi-disciplinary team and supervise Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
• Carry out clinical duties including Choice, Partnership and Specific work within MH measures framework.
• Engage in service development and training activities.
• Develop strong links with specialised services and other psychology colleagues.
• Support bilingual service delivery and Welsh-speaking initiatives.

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (BPS accredited)

Knowledge of psychometrics and appropriate administration

Post Practitioner Psychologist qualification in at least one relevant area

Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment across settings

Experience with risk assessment in young people with mental health problems

Experience of teaching, training and supervision

Knowledge of legislation relating to the client group and mental health

Welsh language experience or willingness to learn (Desirable)

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a full-time Band 8a Clinical Psychologist for a busy S-CAMHS locality team in Pembrokeshire. The post is based at the Preseli Centre, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, with strong links to specialised services and psychology colleagues.

The role involves providing psychology within a multidisciplinary team, supervising Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and contributing to service development and training.