Assistant Psychologist
2 months ago
Job summary
We have a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist post vacant in our S-CAMHS service in Hywel Dda University Health Board. It is a full time (part time hours may be considered but full time posts are preferred) and permanent contract. The post is based in Llanelli and provides clinical work under the regular supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and there will be opportunities for peer reflective practice.
Main duties of the job
The S-CAMHS service uses the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) as its model of service delivery and the post-holder will be required to provide clinical sessions for Partnership work within the locality team, working with young people with a variety of mental health difficulties, and their families. The post holder will carry a clinical caseload and will be encouraged to develop skills in a range of psychological approaches (eg CBT, ACT, systemic).
In addition, 3 sessions a week will be provided to support the Clinical Psychologist working with Care Experienced Children within S-CAMHS, across the South of the Health Board footprint. This will involve some work directly with young people and their carers using an attachment and relational model as well supporting complex multi-agency systems to develop psychological and trauma-informed ways of working with children who are care experienced. There will also be opportunities to assist with projects within Psychology in S-CAMHS.
West Wales is a beautiful place to live, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
A degree in Psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
Experience of having worked as an assistant psychologist, or very similar work may be considered.
Desirable
Experience of working with children, young people and their families. Experience of conducting psychometric assessments. Experience of having worked within the NHS.
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker - Level 1
Other
Essential
An ability to travel around the footprint of the Health Board in a timely manner Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, depending on the needs of the service-
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