Job summary We are looking to recruit a Principal Psychologist to provide leadership and specialist psychological provision to the adult acute assessment & treatment ward, psychiatric intensive care unit and CRHTT at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend,. The successful candidate will join clinical teams that are committed to improving the care of people with acute distress, and be part of an established psychology team that includes art psychotherapy and CAAPS. The successful candidate will provide management, support and mentoring to junior colleagues within the service and will take a lead in a key aspect of the acute improvement work, in collaboration with the consultant clinical psychologist. They in turn will be provided support and mentoring through the psychology leadership team as well as the lead consultant psychologist for acute mental health. CTMUHB psychology and psychological therapies department is currently engaged in an exciting period development where there are many opportunities for professional development, and you will play a key role in shaping the future of acute care in the region.. We have close links with both the clinical and counselling doctorate in South Wales and consistently have trainees on placement with us. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist psychology service to individuals and their families on the acute assessment and treatment ward, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team at Coity Clinic, Princess of Wales Hospital. They will also take a lead on the development of psychologically informed care in home treatment teams across the MH&LD care group. They will be responsible for the development and delivery of specialist psychological services to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. They will also supervise and support the psychological assessment and interventions provided by attached practitioner psychologists, trainees and assistant psychologists, as well as offering consultation and developing formulations in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary teams and multiagency community staff to understand and manage complex presentations. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £63,150 to £73,379 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 110-PST011-0225 Job locations Dewi Sant Health Park Albert Road Pontypridd CF37 1LB 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. 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 Essential Doctoral, or equivalent, professional training in applied psychology Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision in order to support qualified and trainee staff with regard to psychological therapy. Post qualification relevant specialist training Desirable Highly-developed knowledge of more than one psychological model. Experience Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified psychologist in roles involving complex clinical cases. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a co-ordinator of care and a therapist and within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Desirable Experience of supervising psychologists and psychological therapists from other professions (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy). Experience of planning and organising a broad range of complex activities and programmes. Skills Essential A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni-professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area. Ability to demonstrate leadership and influencing skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral, or equivalent, professional training in applied psychology Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision in order to support qualified and trainee staff with regard to psychological therapy. Post qualification relevant specialist training Desirable Highly-developed knowledge of more than one psychological model. Experience Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified psychologist in roles involving complex clinical cases. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a co-ordinator of care and a therapist and within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Desirable Experience of supervising psychologists and psychological therapists from other professions (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy). Experience of planning and organising a broad range of complex activities and programmes. Skills Essential A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni-professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area. Ability to demonstrate leadership and influencing skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Dewi Sant Health Park Albert Road Pontypridd CF37 1LB Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)