Practitioner Psychologist OAMHS

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board invites applications for a Practitioner Psychologist within the Older Adult Mental Health Services (OAMHS) Psychology Team. You will deliver evidence-based psychological care for older adults, offering assessment, formulation and intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post is based in West Wales, with opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching and quality improvement while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in a stunning coastal

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Experience with older adults and complex mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation for older adults in secondary care.
• Collaborate with colleagues across services in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Contribute to service development, supervision, teaching and training, audit and research.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching & training

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job Overview

We are searching for a Practitioner Psychologist to join the Older Adult Mental Health Services (OAMHS) Psychology Team within Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Job Overview

We are searching for a Practitioner Psychologist to join the Older Adult Mental Health Services (OAMHS) Psychology Team within Hywel Dda University Health Board. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Practitioner who is committed to delivering evidence-based psychological care and who is keen to contribute to the continued growth and innovation of psychology services for older adults. Based within Hywel Dda University Health Board, this role offers the opportunity to live and work in some of the most beautiful parts of West Wales, with easy access to stunning coastlines, national parks and vibrant local communities. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities, a strong work-life balance or being part of a supportive and welcoming community, Hywel Dda provides an excellent place to develop both your career and lifestyle. To be considered for this role, you must be a HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist and hold a doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or an equivalent recognised qualification. An Annex 21 opportunity is available and further information can be found under heading 'Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities'.

Main duties of the job

As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation for older adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties across a range of secondary care settings. The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across services, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. In addition to clinical work, you will play an active role in service development, consultation, supervision, teaching and training, as well as participating in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives that support the ongoing development of psychological services within OAMHS.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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.