Assistant Psychologist - Children's LD & EY

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to work within our Children’s LD/EY service across Conwy & Denbighshire

The team consists of clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, nurses, paediatricians, advanced-nurse practitioners and support staff.

Under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, you will be involved in supporting psychological assessment and formulation activities, as well as offering brief intervention. There will be opportunities to develop your skills in audit and clinical research and support various service development projects whilst continuing your professional development.

We have excellent links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, you will be involved in supporting psychological assessment and formulation activities, as well as offering brief intervention. There will be opportunities to develop your skills in audit and clinical research and support various service development projects whilst continuing your professional development.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and full Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 2.1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Attendance at skills development courses or training
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of work with children or young people and families within a clinical, social care or educational setting
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of work with clients within more than one clinical social care or educational setting
  
  

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh