Job Overview Principal Clinical Psychology in Neuropsychology 8b (Stroke Pathway) The North Wales Brain Injury Service (NWBIS) is an inter-disciplinary neuro rehabilitation and consultation service, based at Colwyn Bay Community Hospital. It is the hub of clinical neuropsychology in the region. An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a Principal Clinical Psychologist (Band 8b) to become a core member of our neuropsychology team. The Post-holder will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of clinical neuropsychology services to the stroke pathway (acute, inpatient rehabilitation, and early supported discharge) across North Wales. The post holder will work closely with the Head of the North Wales Brain Injury Service, North Wales Stroke Network, Clinical Leads, and Service Managers to develop a sustainable model of clinical service delivery. Main duties of the job The post-holder will work in inpatient and community settings to offer a high quality, responsive, and patient-centred model of psychological care in an agreed locality. This will involve both line management and clinical supervision of assistant psychologists and band 7 /8a clinical psychologists and other healthcare professionals. The post holder will also work as a senior member of the service and carry a highly specialist clinical caseload. There are excellent opportunities for continued professional development and clinical supervision and support will be offered for further training and formal education. NWBIS has close links with Bangor University and we are able to offer opportunities to contribute to research and other academic activities with the University. We are able to provide supervision and support for the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS Formal training/qualification in neuropsychology Appropriate experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, including substantial supervised post-qualification expertise and experience within neuropsychology Desirable criteria Advanced formal training in clinical neuropsychology Experience Essential criteria Appropriate experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, including substantial supervised post-qualification expertise and experience within neuropsychology Knowledge Essential Criteria Doctoral level advanced specialist knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation, research design and methodology, as practised within clinical psychology with specialist application to clinical neuropsychology working within an acquired brain injury service or similar neuroscience setting Desirable criteria Record of publications in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books