Job summary The post holder will provide a specialised practitioner psychology service to clients of the sector, providing specialised psychologicalassessment and therapy to clients. Working autonomously in accordance with The British Psychological Society Code of Conduct, EthicalPrinciples and Guidelines 2004, and Health and Care Professions Council and will be responsible for:o Within the team, to exercise delegated responsibility for the management and supervision of assistant psychologists and theworkload of trainees, within the framework of the team/service policies and procedures.o Contribute to the development of local team policies and procedures in order to facilitate improvement in service quality.o Advise service and professional management on aspects of the service related to the team where psychological and/ororganisational matters need addressing.o To provide professional and clinical supervision for designated staff, as appropriate.o Provide clinical placements and supervision for Doctoral level trainee practitioner psychologists and to deliver training to otherprofessionals.o Use specialised research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research.o Act as a panel member in the recruitment of designated staff, as appropriate.o Exercise autonomous professional responsibility and be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional practice,being guided by principles and broad occupational policies. Main duties of the job There are seven CLDTs across Swansea Bay UHB Learning Disability Services. The CLDTs aim to provide specialist health input, advice and treatment to adults with a learning disability through locally based multidisciplinary teams. Across the Swansea and Neath CLDTs there is currently a Principal Clinical Psychologist, a Clinical Applied Associate Psychologist (CAAP) and an Assistant Psychologist in post. The post holder/s will receive supervision and support from the current clinical psychologist in the team and professional supervision and support from the Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the SBUHB directorate hub. Psychology is a valued part of the CLDTs and often takes a key leadership role within the team, including offering advice, consultation and supervision to others. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 130-PST028-0425 Job locations Community Cimla Centre, Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3SU 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Good honours Degree in Psychology. Eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartered status. Post-graduate Doctorate/Qualification in specialist area of (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas, as accredited by the British Psychological Society or its equivalent allowing registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist. Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainee Practitioner Psychologist. Doctoral level/ advanced knowledge of practitioner psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation. Doctoral/advanced level knowledge of research design and methodology, including multivariate data analysis as practised within practitioner psychology. Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC. Desirable Post-doctoral/qualification training courses in specific areas of practitioner psychology (Clinical/Forensic/Counselling). Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses and people with additional disabilities). Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies. Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours The ability to demonstrate a high level of competence to work within the designated speciality Skills in the supervision of other staff including Trainee Practitioner Psychologists Skills in the supervision of Trainee Practitioner Psychologists, through attending the University of Wales Clinical Psychology Programme 'Preparation for Placement' training Well-developed skills in effectively communicating very complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Capable of effective workload management when facing competing demands. The ability to work collaboratively with a range of multidisciplinary colleagues Desirable Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Essential Experience Essential Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills Demonstration of further specialist training / experience through having received extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a practitioner psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Head of Psychology Experience of specialised psychological assessment and treatment of a range of clients across a wide range of care settings. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care, with experience of co-ordinating care within the context of multi-disciplinary care-planning. Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Experience of the application of practitioner psychology in diverse cultural contexts Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care Other Essential Criteria Essential Ability to travel within geographical area and work hours flexibly Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Capable of maintaining a high degree of professionalism and safe clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour The ability to identify and provide appropriate means of support to line-managed staff who deal with highly distressing situations, severely challenging behaviours and other stressors. The ability to use a variety of complex multi-media materials for a range of purposes such as teaching and training Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Good honours Degree in Psychology. Eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartered status. Post-graduate Doctorate/Qualification in specialist area of (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas, as accredited by the British Psychological Society or its equivalent allowing registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist. Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainee Practitioner Psychologist. Doctoral level/ advanced knowledge of practitioner psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation. Doctoral/advanced level knowledge of research design and methodology, including multivariate data analysis as practised within practitioner psychology. Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC. Desirable Post-doctoral/qualification training courses in specific areas of practitioner psychology (Clinical/Forensic/Counselling). Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses and people with additional disabilities). Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies. Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours The ability to demonstrate a high level of competence to work within the designated speciality Skills in the supervision of other staff including Trainee Practitioner Psychologists Skills in the supervision of Trainee Practitioner Psychologists, through attending the University of Wales Clinical Psychology Programme 'Preparation for Placement' training Well-developed skills in effectively communicating very complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Capable of effective workload management when facing competing demands. The ability to work collaboratively with a range of multidisciplinary colleagues Desirable Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Essential Experience Essential Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills Demonstration of further specialist training / experience through having received extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a practitioner psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Head of Psychology Experience of specialised psychological assessment and treatment of a range of clients across a wide range of care settings. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care, with experience of co-ordinating care within the context of multi-disciplinary care-planning. Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Experience of the application of practitioner psychology in diverse cultural contexts Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care Other Essential Criteria Essential Ability to travel within geographical area and work hours flexibly Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Capable of maintaining a high degree of professionalism and safe clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour The ability to identify and provide appropriate means of support to line-managed staff who deal with highly distressing situations, severely challenging behaviours and other stressors. The ability to use a variety of complex multi-media materials for a range of purposes such as teaching and training Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups 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 Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Community Cimla Centre, Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3SU Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)