Practitioner Psychologist

Job Overview

The Specialist Perinatal Service is a multi-disciplinary team providing mental health care to women, birthing persons, and their families. We are seeking a highly motivated Practitioner Psychologist to join our team.

Main Duties

• Provide specialized clinical psychology services to clients within the Specialist Perinatal Service.
• Work autonomously, adhering to the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council guidelines.
• Exercise delegated responsibility for the management and supervision of assistant psychologists and trainees.
• Contribute to the development of local team policies and procedures.
• Advise service and professional management on psychological and organizational matters.
• Provide professional and clinical supervision for designated staff.
• Deliver training to other professionals and provide clinical placements for Doctoral-level trainees.

Working for Swansea Bay University Health Board

We value our staff and strive to create a supportive environment. As a Practitioner Psychologist, you will have opportunities for professional development and contribute to the growth of our team.

Person Specification

• Good honours degree in Psychology.
• Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, accredited by the British Psychological Society.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of specialized psychological therapies and their application with relevant populations.
• Experience of teaching, training, and supervision.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of specialized psychological assessment and treatment across various care settings.
• Experience of working with clients across the lifespan.

Skills

• Effective communication and engagement skills for diverse client groups.
• Skills in providing consultation to professional and non-professional groups.
• Presentation and training skills.
• Formulation skills.
• Research and evaluation skills.

Welsh Language Skills

We welcome applications from Welsh speakers and encourage bilingualism within our team.