Trauma-Informed Child Psychologist for Secure CAMHS MDT

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join the Hillside Secure Children's Home team. This role allows for both direct and indirect psychological work, providing assessments, formulating care plans, and delivering interventions to children and families. The position also offers a Band 7-8a preceptorship for newly qualified candidates, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. A sound understanding of child psychology is essential, and Welsh language skills are desirable.

Benefits

Professional training and development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Psychology or related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and formulate care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Collaborate with staff and MDT to implement care plans.
• Utilize research skills for service development.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Evidence-based interventions

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Research and evaluation skills

Education

Doctorate in Psychology (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to join the Hillside Secure Children's Home team. This role allows for both direct and indirect psychological work, providing assessments, formulating care plans, and delivering interventions to children and families. The position also offers a Band 7-8a preceptorship for newly qualified candidates, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. A sound understanding of child psychology is essential, and Welsh language skills are desirable.