Job summary You will be the only dedicated Psychology Consultant in Lymphoedema in the UK and will be required to implement the delivery of clinical pathways for Psychological Therapies for those with Lymphoedema and Lipoedema/Lipalgia syndrome in Wales. You will join the established and award winning Lymphoedema National Team supporting Value-Based Healthcare avoiding unnecessary variation to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery of services. The post holder will provide professional and strategic leadership which contributes to the development of strategic and operational frameworks for the management, assessment and implementation for high quality, evidence based, psychological therapy services. You will carry a highly specialist clinical caseload including workshops, group sessions, individual virtual and face to face interventions. Lymphoedema Wales sees children and adults so there will be a mixed case load. You will develop service strategies and plans, complete evaluations for Welsh Government who provided the funding and ensure that national targets are met with appropriate objective measurements, patient reported outcome and experience measures. You will work closely with the National Lymphoedema Researchers and National Lead dietitian ensuring data collection for publishing including national/international conference presentations. The post is hosted by SBUHB but is a National All Wales role. Main duties of the job You will support the development of the Psychological Therapy Workforce across Lymphoedema Wales upskilling existing lymphoedema staff and working with another psychologist supporting mentorship, supervision and governance structures. This will also include supervising Psychology Students across Wales. Develop a Lymphoedema Wales Psychology Strategic Plan with the creation of a supporting programme board. To interpret Professional, National and International guidance on psychological interventions to develop plans within Lymphoedema Wales Clinical Network to deliver Psychological Therapy in line with the Matrics Cymru. Act as an expert specialist resource providing developed expertise, guidance and consultation to other professions agencies and stakeholders based on national evidence tables and strategies for the delivery of psychological therapies. Foster positive partnerships with external agencies and NHS partnership organisations. About us We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary Depending on experience per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 130-PST021-0325 Job locations Cimla Health and Social Care Centre Neath Neath 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 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 post grad training psychology including qualifications in specialist area of practice and registration Desirable Formal training in register of practice supervisors / formal leadership/ accreditation with BABCP/ UKCP Experience Essential Significant experience of supervision/ Significant experience of working with clients/ working with MDT/ Leadership rolets including children and adults/ Desirable Presentations/ publishing Lymphoedema experience/ Value Based Healthcare committee/ chairing work/ national work Abilities Essential Skills in complex methods of psychological assessments and treatment including legislation/ theory and practice of psychological practice doctoral level understanding of research PC skills Desirable welsh speaker Personal skills Essential enthusiasm/ motivation/ team player Person Specification Qualifications Essential post grad training psychology including qualifications in specialist area of practice and registration Desirable Formal training in register of practice supervisors / formal leadership/ accreditation with BABCP/ UKCP Experience Essential Significant experience of supervision/ Significant experience of working with clients/ working with MDT/ Leadership rolets including children and adults/ Desirable Presentations/ publishing Lymphoedema experience/ Value Based Healthcare committee/ chairing work/ national work Abilities Essential Skills in complex methods of psychological assessments and treatment including legislation/ theory and practice of psychological practice doctoral level understanding of research PC skills Desirable welsh speaker Personal skills Essential enthusiasm/ motivation/ team player 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 Cimla Health and Social Care Centre Neath Neath SA11 3SU Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)