The Welsh Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) - (formally WHSSC) permanently funded psychological care in Paediatric Gastroenterology in 2022. This role provides highly specialist psychological care and expertise to children and their families from across the Welsh region. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced part-time Practitioner Psychologist (Band 8A) to join the current post-holder in the continuing development of psychological care, providing expert professional and clinical services, multi-disciplinary work, consultation, liaison, research, teaching, training, and supervision of the Assistant Psychologist, Trainee Clinical Psychologists, MSc Placement Students, nursing and medical staff, and other members of the Paediatric Gastroenterology multidisciplinary team. The post is 0.6WTE, 22.5 hours per week and will involve work in a medical specialty where psychological leadership, highly specialist psychological skills, and expertise will be valued.
We are looking for an applicant with a track record of knowledge and experience of working as a practitioner psychologist in medical/health settings. This post would appeal to an enthusiastic and motivated person who will enjoy the challenge of working in a dynamic environment.
It is essential for the post holder to hold a Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent) and to be a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling).
While a demonstrable interest in applying psychology in medical settings is desirable, we welcome applications from those in other specialties who have an interest in further developing a career in child health psychology and can strongly demonstrate transferable skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together,” and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification in Welsh and English attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
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