Practitioner Psychologist

NHS; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales seeks a specialised practitioner psychologist to deliver psychological assessment and therapy. The role involves supervising staff, contributing to policy development, and providing training. Candidates should have a strong background in psychology and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Eligibility for BPS Chartered status required.
• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise assistant psychologists and trainees.
• Advise management on psychological matters.
• Provide training and placements for doctoral-level trainee psychologists.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Workload Management

Education

Honours Degree in Psychology

Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

The post holder will provide a specialised practitioner psychology service to clients of the sector, offering psychological assessment and therapy. Working autonomously in accordance with The British Psychological Society Code of Conduct, Ethical Principles and Guidelines 2004, and the Health and Care Professions Council, the post holder will:

1. Manage and supervise assistant psychologists and trainees within the team, following policies and procedures.
2. Contribute to developing local team policies to improve service quality.
3. Advise management on psychological and organisational matters related to the team.
4. Provide supervision for staff and trainees, and deliver training and placements for doctoral-level trainee psychologists.
5. Utilise research skills for audit, policy development, and research.
6. Participate in recruitment panels as appropriate.
7. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility, being accountable for all aspects of practice, guided by occupational policies.

Main duties of the job

The post is based within Cwm Taf North CLDT, part of Swansea Bay's Learning Disability Services, providing specialist health input to adults with learning disabilities. The team includes a Principal Practitioner Psychologist, and the post holder will receive supervision from the current psychologist and the Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the CTM directorate hub. Psychology plays a key leadership role within the team, offering advice, consultation, and supervision.

About us

We value our staff and aim to support your career development within Swansea Bay University Health Board, one of the UK's largest healthcare groups, offering extensive training and development opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality and diversity, embodying our values of Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving.

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available in the supporting documents or via the 'Apply now' link in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and English speakers are equally encouraged to apply.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Honours Degree in Psychology
• Eligibility for BPS Chartered status
• Postgraduate Doctorate/Qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychology or equivalent
• Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainee Psychologists
• Advanced knowledge of practitioner psychology theories, therapies, assessments, and research methods
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and CPD requirements
• Experience in specialised psychological assessment and treatment across diverse settings
• Experience of co-ordinating multidisciplinary care and supervising staff and trainees
• Experience in training, supervision, and working in diverse cultural contexts

Essential Aptitudes and Abilities

• Alignment with SBU Values & Behaviours
• High competence within the designated speciality
• Supervision skills for staff and trainees
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Effective workload management and teamwork skills
• Welsh language skills are desirable at levels 1-5

Other Essential Criteria

• Ability to travel and work flexibly
• Satisfactory DBS clearance
• Professionalism in managing emotive and challenging situations
• Supportive skills for staff dealing with distressing situations
• Proficiency in multimedia for teaching and training
• Experience in providing consultation to various groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to its nature and responsibilities.

Salary: £54,550 to £61,412 per year (Band 8a, pro-rata)