Lead Clinical Psychologist

3 weeks ago

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

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified clinical psychologist to become a vital member of our Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Interventions Team. This role is available at either band 7 or band 8a levels, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

This position is part of the Interventions Team within the Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Group. You will collaborate with a dedicated group of psychological therapists and be integrated into a multidisciplinary team that prioritizes psychological principles and practices.

We are open to hiring a psychologist who possesses the necessary skills and experience for an 8a role, or a candidate who qualifies for a band 7 position. For those at the band 7 level, we offer a structured development plan designed to enhance your skills and competencies, facilitating your advancement to the 8a role within a reasonable timeframe.

Our service has experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years. We are dedicated to fostering compassionate and supportive relationships with young individuals, their families, and their communities, ensuring that appropriate interventions are delivered effectively and timely.

As a team, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, nurturing a culture of continuous learning, and providing opportunities for professional development through training and practical experience.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will encompass providing specialized psychological interventions to young individuals and their families. Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating care for complex cases involving young individuals and their support systems.
  • Supervising and managing other team members.
  • Consulting on service development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced skills in engaging with children and young people facing significant challenges and will demonstrate flexibility and creativity in ensuring that all aspects of the service are informed by psychological principles.

This is a permanent position with flexible working hours. Part-time arrangements may be considered. The service operates under a hybrid model, combining in-person and virtual work.

Proficiency in Welsh is desirable for this role; applications are welcome from both Welsh and English speakers.

About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest integrated health organizations in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and offering more than 100 specialized services. We serve a diverse population of approximately 500,000 individuals, focusing on their health and care needs while collaborating with partners to enhance regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well," and we envision equal opportunities for every individual to lead a healthy life. We are committed to ambitious health outcomes for our population, addressing contemporary challenges through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We emphasize innovation, improvement, and learning from global best practices while leading in clinical research.

Cardiff, the vibrant capital of Wales, offers a rich array of sports, arts, and cultural experiences. The Vale of Glamorgan, located to the west of Cardiff, presents a stunning combination of picturesque countryside and a breathtaking coastline, providing a perfect balance of urban and rural living.

Job Requirements

For a comprehensive job description and person specification, please refer to the supporting documents or access them through the application portal.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS.
  • A 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).
  • HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with children and young people facing mental health challenges in an NHS environment, addressing a wide range of clinical issues across various care settings.
  • Experience in assuming full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within a multidisciplinary care framework.
  • Experience in teaching, training, and/or providing professional and clinical supervision.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to provide consultation to both professional and non-professional groups.
  • Capability to plan and organize a variety of clinical or service-related activities and programs.
  • Ability to implement agreed policies and long-term strategic service developments.

Special Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development post-qualification as recommended by the HCPC and BPS.
  • Formal training in the supervision of other psychologists.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.

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