Practitioner Psychologist

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Full time

Cardiff and Vale UHBs in partnership with the Haematology and the Psychology & Psychological Therapies Directorate offers an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time, Band 7 or 8A HCPC Registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join an established multi-disciplinary comprehensive care team and provide specialist psychological expertise to Children and Adults living with Inherited Conditions (Bleeding Disorders, Hereditary Anaemias and Metabolic Conditions).


It is essential for the postholder to hold a Postgraduate Practitioner Doctorate in Psychology (Clinical or Counselling) and to be a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. Newly qualified clinical or counselling psychologists who will be eligible for HCPC registration are strongly encouraged to apply. Knowledge and experience of applying psychology in physical health/medical settings is highly desirable, as is an enthusiasm for multi-disciplinary teamwork and multi-agency working.


This post is an opportunity for a permanent, full-time, Band 7 ( development post) or Band 8aHCPC Registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join an established multi-disciplinary comprehensive care team
There is a growing clinical health and neuropsychology specialty group in the UHB. We would welcome applications from those in other specialties who have an interest in developing a career in health psychology and can demonstrate transferable skills. The population of those with Inherited Conditions is diverse and some conditions disproportionately affect those from racially minoritised groups, so we would also welcome applications that demonstrate a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. There are also opportunities to contribute to service improvement initiatives, research, co-facilitate teaching on DClinPsy training courses, and offer training to other health professionals within the Health Board.


There is an opportunity for direct client work, working with children, young people, adults and older adults, consultancy, innovation, service improvement work, skills training and research/audit. You will be working with an established multidisciplinary comprehensive care team across the specialties


The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.


Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.


Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Good Honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS
Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the HCPC (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS).
Pre- or post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialist areas of psychological practice


Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care pla
Experience of working in both community and in-patient settings across the lifespan
Pre- or post-qualification experience of working with adults and/or children and young people and their families within a medical setting problems presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings


Required planning and organisational skills to manage caseloads and professional demands

Awareness of, and commitment to, the promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion especially for marginalised groups

Doctoral level knowledge of clinical/counselling psychology theory and practice, assessment, psychological therapies and their application in a range of settings
Evidence of pre- and post-qualification continuing professional development as recommended by the HCPC and BPS

Well developed specialist knowledge of psychological models and therapies related to the needs of people with medical conditions across the lifespan.
Knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical/counselling psychology in relation to medical problems and working in a medical setting

Personal Qualities
Commitment to and interest in working with people who have medical conditions.
Awareness and appreciation of issues on diversity, representation and inclusion
Commitment to continuing professional development, service innovation and development

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
University Hospital of Wales



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