Job summary This post is fixed term for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist for a 12 month period to assist the Clinical Psychologists and other multi-disciplinary colleagues in the clinical teams with assessment, formulation and provision of psychological interventions with individuals engaged with the North Wales Specialist Rehabilitation Services. This post will involve working within both community and inpatient settings across the North Wales region. The post provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to gain experience of working with complex mental health issues and be involved with the development of a trauma informed approach within in the service. Main duties of the job The core component of this post is clinical in nature, specifically the administration and scoring of psychological tests, undertaking assessments as well as providing circumscribed psychological interventions. The posts will be supporting the development of trauma informed approaches to rehabilitative care. In addition, on occasion the Assistant Psychologist may become involved in clinical audit or service-related research projects. Regular clinical supervision will be provided and there are well-established within service opportunities for the development of clinical skills. Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar clinical population is essential. The ability to provide group-based interventions would be an advantage. 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 30 October 2024 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-ACS717-1024 Job locations Bryn y Neuadd Hospital Aber Road Llanfairfechan LL33 0HH 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 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent. GBC with the BPS Desirable Attendance at skills development courses or training Experience Essential Working with diverse presentation and complex needs Evidence of therapeutic work and assessments Desirable Working across different settings Communication skills Essential High level of communication skills Ability to work within MDT settings Desirable Experience of teaching other professionals Person Specification Qualifications Essential 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent. GBC with the BPS Desirable Attendance at skills development courses or training Experience Essential Working with diverse presentation and complex needs Evidence of therapeutic work and assessments Desirable Working across different settings Communication skills Essential High level of communication skills Ability to work within MDT settings Desirable Experience of teaching other professionals 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 Bryn y Neuadd Hospital Aber Road Llanfairfechan LL33 0HH Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)