Assistant Psychologist, General Paediatric Psychology Service

3 months ago

Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to be part of The General Paediatric Psychology Service (GPPS), providing psychological interventions to children and young people with medical conditions, and to their families. The Assistant Psychologist will join the team of qualified Clinical Psychologists and will also be part of the wider Child Psychology Department.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Psychologist will support Clinical Psychologists working within GPPS. They will be supervised to deliver psychological interventions to children, young people and families both through the team's workshop programme, as well as individually to children and families. They will have a key role in developing resources for the team and wider MDT. The Assistant Psychologist will help the team assess the effectiveness of the service offered to children, young people and families.

The Assistant Psychologist will also provide support to colleagues in education concerning the psychological needs of children with medical conditions under the Healthy Minds; A Whole-School Approach. They will be involved in developing resources as well as providing training and advice about the emotional needs of children with long term medical needs.

Psychologists within the General Paediatric Psychology Service (GPPS) work alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues within General Paediatrics in SBUHB. The new GPPS Assistant Psychologist will be welcomed into the SBUHB Child Psychology department. This is an expanding, friendly and supportive network of psychologists working with babies, children and families. We meet regularly for CPD, reflective practice and to share ideas and developments.

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Graduate member BPS eligible, good psychology degree Knowledge of psychological and mental health issues for CYP in paediatric or surgical settings

Desirable

Relevant post graduate training

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and families Experience of working as an AP or similar

Desirable

Experience of working in an MDT in NHS

Skills

Essential

High level communication skills High level IT skills and experience of managing data

Desirable

Ability to speak Welsh

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