Principal Clinical Psychologist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Llanfairfechan

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Part time

17 hours ago

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Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join its multidisciplinary inherited bleeding disorders team on a part-time basis. You will deliver specialised psychological assessments and interventions within a pan-BCU service, collaborating with physiotherapy, nursing and medical colleagues to improve health and wellbeing.

Desirable Welsh language skills and CPD involvement are valued; the role offers opportunities for leadership,

Qualifications

Qualified clinical psychologist with HCPC registration.
Experience with physical health condition presentations.
Experience supervising non-psychologist colleagues.
Experience teaching and training professionals.
Evidence of service development and improvement achievements.
Post-qualification training in supervision (Desirable).

Responsibilities

Provide highly specialised clinical psychology service and assessments.
Lead governance of psychological practice within the team.
Supervise staff up to Senior level and manage staff appraisal.
Contribute to local policies to improve service quality.
Offer clinical placements and supervise Doctoral trainees.
Engage in audit, research and service development.

Skills

Clinical psychologist

Supervision experience

Teaching experience

Research skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Post qualification training in supervision

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to take on an important part-time role within our multidisciplinary inherited bleeding disorders team. You will work with physiotherapy, nurse and medical colleagues in a pan-BCU service to enhance the health and psychological wellbeing of people affected by inherited bleeding disorders. There are strong connections to parallel services in South Wales, the Haemophilia Psychology Association, Haemophilia Wales, and the North Wales Doctoral Clinical Psychology Training Course.

Main duties of the job

In addition to providing psychological assessment and interventions, the post holder will work collaboratively with service colleagues to foster service access and engagement, and thereby optimise the health care experience of service users. Leadership opportunities exist for service development, and consultation, teaching and support of colleagues. There are also opportunities to collaborate cross-speciality for the benefit of the population the service supports e.g. with colleagues working in gynaecology and obstetrics. Continuing professional development, research and the trainee support will also be encouraged.

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

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To provide a highly specialised clinical psychology service to clients of the sector, providing specialised psychological assessment and therapy to clients.
To work autonomously in accordance with The British Psychological Society Code of Conduct, Ethical Principles and Guidelines 2004, and Health and Care Professions Council.
Within the team, to hold designated responsibility for the systematic governance of sector staff’s psychological practice, in order to ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical psychology services within the framework of the team/service policies and procedures.
Within the team, to exercise delegated responsibility for the management and supervision of designated staff up to and including Senior level, including staff appraisal/PADR, and informal grievance.
To contribute to the development of local team policies and procedures in order to facilitate improvements in service quality.
To advise service and professional management on aspects of the service related to the team where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.
To provide clinical placements and supervision for Doctoral level trainee clinical psychologists and to deliver training to other professionals.
To utilise highly specialised research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research.
To act as a panel member in the recruitment of designated staff, as appropriate.
To assist the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, in conjunction with other senior staff, in the efficient day-to-day management of the service.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Professional registration

Essential Criteria