Job summary This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to maternity cover. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. This is an exciting opportunity for a psychology graduate to join the Child Health Psychology Service under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. This post is for a period of 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave As part of the role you will work with Child Health Psychology Clinical Team There will be opportunities to develop assessment skills in the areas of attachment, parenting, developmental trauma, learning difficulties, challenging behaviour and neurodevelopmental difficulties. Clinical opportunities will also be available including direct work with children and young people and their families and professional teams. Data management, service audit, outcome monitoring and research will also be part of the role. You will learn about complex clinical presentations by connecting with the wider CAMHS team and working closely with the Clinical psychologist. This will include linking in with Tier 4 CAMHS, health psychology and the Neurodevelopmental Service.The ideal candidate will be able to communicate empathically with people from a range of backgrounds, they will be self-reflective, self-motivated with strong interest in the development of clinical services and with excellent data management skills. Main duties of the job To assist in the provision of a psychological service to patients within the specialty under the direction of the supervising clinical psychologist. To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist. To undertake assessments of clients and implement programmes of care or intervention following guidance from the supervising clinical psychologist. To undertake research activities as required and directed by the supervising clinical psychologist. To work within guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply About us 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. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-ACS051-0125 Job locations Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Sarn Lane Bodelwyddan LL18 5UJ Job description Job responsibilities There will be opportunities to develop assessment skills in the areas of attachment, parenting, developmental trauma, learning difficulties, challenging behaviour and neurodevelopmental difficulties. Clinical opportunities will also be available including direct work with children and young people and their families and professional teams. Data management, service audit, outcome monitoring and research will also be part of the role. You will learn about complex clinical presentations by connecting with the wider CAMHS team and working closely with the Clinical psychologist. This will include linking in with Tier 4 CAMHS, health psychology and the Neurodevelopmental Service.The ideal candidate will be able to communicate empathically with people from a range of backgrounds, they will be self-reflective, self-motivated with strong interest in the development of clinical services and with excellent data management skills. Job description Job responsibilities There will be opportunities to develop assessment skills in the areas of attachment, parenting, developmental trauma, learning difficulties, challenging behaviour and neurodevelopmental difficulties. Clinical opportunities will also be available including direct work with children and young people and their families and professional teams. Data management, service audit, outcome monitoring and research will also be part of the role. You will learn about complex clinical presentations by connecting with the wider CAMHS team and working closely with the Clinical psychologist. This will include linking in with Tier 4 CAMHS, health psychology and the Neurodevelopmental Service.The ideal candidate will be able to communicate empathically with people from a range of backgrounds, they will be self-reflective, self-motivated with strong interest in the development of clinical services and with excellent data management skills. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Good Honours Degree in Psychology Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working. Undergraduate level knowledge of psychology including some knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology and models of psychopathology. Undergraduate level knowledge of research design and methodology. Desirable Attendance at skills development courses or training. Experience Essential Experience of working with clients within a clinical, social care or educational setting. Experience of undertaking therapeutic work or involvement in developmental assessments. Desirable Experience of working with children, young people and their families within more than one clinical social care or educational setting. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Good Honours Degree in Psychology Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working. Undergraduate level knowledge of psychology including some knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology and models of psychopathology. Undergraduate level knowledge of research design and methodology. Desirable Attendance at skills development courses or training. Experience Essential Experience of working with clients within a clinical, social care or educational setting. Experience of undertaking therapeutic work or involvement in developmental assessments. Desirable Experience of working with children, young people and their families within more than one clinical social care or educational setting. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Sarn Lane Bodelwyddan LL18 5UJ Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)