Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a) - Psychology - Children & Young People - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board – Wrexham, Wrexham
We are looking for a clinical psychologist who is passionate about improving the psychological well-being, human rights and quality of life of children and young people with learning disabilities; and working collaboratively with their families, carers and care systems.
The successful applicant will join a small but valued Psychology service within the Wrexham and Flintshire Community Learning Disability Teams providing a service to children aged 0-18 years presenting with mental health difficulties, psychological distress and/or behaviours of concern. You'll be a key player in providing highly specialist assessments, formulations, interventions, and support, drawing on your expertise in mental health, trauma histories neurodevelopmental conditions, and behaviours of concern.
There are many opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills in clinical leadership, clinical supervision, service development, consultation, teaching and training. Continuing Professional Development is actively supported and you will be encouraged to develop areas of special interest and contribute to service innovation. We have close links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme and regularly support a number of trainee placements.
You will work alongside clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists providing psychological assessments, formulations, interventions and evidence-based adapted psychological therapy as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will have opportunities to contribute to service development, audit and research, and develop your leadership, supervision and consultation skills. Regular clinical supervision will be provided by a Senior Clinical Psychologist or Consultant Clinical Psychologist. We have established links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, providing regular placements and training. We also have a supportive network of child psychologists across specialisms for peer and professional support.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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