Consultant Psychologist

We are seeking to recruit a full time Band 8c Consultant Psychologist to provide Clinical Leadership and Management for psychologistsworking across our Rehabilitation and Recovery (R&R) Service.

The R&R service is comprised of a Low Secure Unit (a 28 bedded adult male unit based in Bridgend); Prison Inreach team; Locked Rehabilitation Service (18 bedded adult male unit), two Step Down Houses and Community Forensic Service within Swansea Bay University Healthboard (SBU HB).

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the leadership planning, provision and review of psychology services for R&R. The post holder will work in partnership with SBUHB Professional Lead for Psychology and be responsible for leading and contributing to the delivery of R&R services for people experiencing serious mental health issues and risky behaviours.

This will include supporting the ongoing development of R&R psychology services.

The post will include carrying a highly specialist caseload and supervision of others delivering psychology assessment, formulation and/or interventions.

The post holder will provide management to a team of qualified, assistant and trainee psychologists.
To lead / oversee service improvement projects and contribute to service evaluation and/audit and supporting others in their research / evaluation

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

**For further details / informal visits contact**:
Dr Claire Nagi, Consultant Psychologist

**Tel**: 01656 753431 (Low Secure Reception Desk)