Job summary We are looking for Clinical Psychologist with a passion for working with children and adolescents with physical health problems, who are experiencing psychological, emotional and social difficulties. You will join a highly valued team at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital who provide a comprehensive psychological service to children, young people and their families with a range of health conditions. We are part of a larger CHP service, with further teams based in Central and West areas of BCUHB. You will provide highly specialist psychologicalassessment and therapeutic intervention across child health psychology,working closely with consultant paediatricians, specialist nurses, and other medical MDT colleagues. There are opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills in clinical leadership, supervision, service development, consultation, and training. Continuing Professional Development is supported. We have close links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme and provide trainee placements. We welcome applications from those newly or recently qualified as these posts can be offered, based upon experience, at a Band 8a or Band 7 Preceptorship arrangement. There may be the opportunity to pick up additional hours on a temporary basis. We will also consider applicants who are seeking fewer sessions. Main duties of the job To provide a specialised clinical psychology service to clients of the sector, providing specialised psychological assessment and therapy to clients. To work autonomously in accordance with The British Psychological Society Code of Conduct, Ethical Principles and Guidelines 2004, and Health and Care Professions Council. Within the team, to exercise delegated responsibility for the management and supervision of assistant psychologists and the workload of trainees, within the framework of the team/service policies and procedures. To contribute to the development of local team policies and procedures in order to facilitate improvement in service quality. To advise service and professional management on aspects of the service related to the team where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. To provide professional and clinical supervision for designated staff, as appropriate. To provide clinical placements and supervision for Doctoral level trainee clinical psychologists and to deliver training to other professionals. To utilise specialised research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research 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 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-PST011-0225 Job locations Wrexham Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD 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 Honours Degree in Psychology Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Post-graduate Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas), as accredited by the British Psychological Society Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainees. oDoctoral level advanced knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Experience Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical 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 clinical psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Head of Clinical Psychology Services Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Person Specification Qualifications Essential Honours Degree in Psychology Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Post-graduate Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas), as accredited by the British Psychological Society Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainees. oDoctoral level advanced knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Experience Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical 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 clinical psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Head of Clinical Psychology Services Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Wrexham Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)