Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Practitioner Psychologist - Band 8a to join Cardiff and Vale UHB's newly formed Live Well Long-Term Medical Conditions Service. The post-holder will join the Consultant Psychologist, and Assistant Psychologist to provide direct clinical services and train and supervise other staff in psychosocial approaches to Long Term Medical Conditions. The post-holder will join a vibrant and forward looking multidisciplinary team set on modernising and redesigning care for those with longer term conditions.
We are looking for a dynamic, and innovative Practitioner Psychologist who can help the fast-paced development of psychology within our Long-Term Conditions - Live Well Service. This is a highly collaborative post - working with our service users to co-design and deliver services; working with professional colleagues and managers within the UHB; and working to ensure we can demonstrate the impact of psychological approaches within long term conditions.
This is an exciting time to join Cardiff & Vale UHB. The UHB has supported the development of psychological expertise in medical settings and there is a growing Clinical Health Psychology and Neuropsychology Specialty. There is an active professional network for clinical psychologists in South Wales and you would be able to develop your professional, leadership, supervisory and clinical skills via CPD opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The role involves delivery of the psychological aspects of the service including helping with service re-design/improvement, clinical delivery, and supporting other staff members in using psychological approaches. Innovation to provide alternative approaches to traditional NHS work is a key element.
The post holder will support the Consultant Psychologist on the psychology of long-term medical conditions and help to report and disseminate information on approaches and outcomes.
The role involves clinical supervision, training and education of staff delivering psychological approaches within the Long-Term Conditions Service.
The role involves specific clinical input for those with long term medical conditions including direct work, group work, consultation to others, and supervision of those using psychological approaches.
It is essential for this post to hold a Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent), to be a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist, and be eligible for Chartered Psychologist status with the BPS. Experience of applying psychology in complex medical settings is valued but we will consider psychologists from other settings with demonstrable, transferable skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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
- oGood Honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS
- oHCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the HCPC (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS).
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialist areas of psychological practice.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant and demonstrable post-qualification experience of working as a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist.
- oHolding clinical responsibility for the psychological care of clients' presenting with a range of complex needs
Desirable
- Experience of working in both community and in-patient settings. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary context Experience of NHS planning/service improvement forums
Skills
Essential
- oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Communication & Relationship skills
- Analytical and Judgment Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific groups that are difficult to treat (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities, etc.)
- High level of knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialist psychological therapies.
- Ability to speak Welsh and a willingness to use this in the context of work where relevant.
special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of Clinical Psychology in relation to medical settings. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the service. Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development as recommended by the HCPC and BPS Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
Desirable
- Well-developed specialist knowledge of psychological models and therapies related to the needs of people with medical problems including for example, gastroenterological difficulties. Awareness of ethnic diversity issues.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to make effective use of clinical consultation and appraisal. Respect for users of services and their Carers. Commitment to and interest in working with people who have medical problems. Commitment to working collaboratively with people living with medical problems and their carers to develop and improve services. Willingness to work as part of a team. Ability to work independently.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood Honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS
- oHCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the HCPC (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS).
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialist areas of psychological practice.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant and demonstrable post-qualification experience of working as a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist.
- oHolding clinical responsibility for the psychological care of clients' presenting with a range of complex needs
Desirable
- Experience of working in both community and in-patient settings. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary context Experience of NHS planning/service improvement forums
Skills
Essential
- oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Communication & Relationship skills
- Analytical and Judgment Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific groups that are difficult to treat (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities, etc.)
- High level of knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialist psychological therapies.
- Ability to speak Welsh and a willingness to use this in the context of work where relevant.
special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of Clinical Psychology in relation to medical settings. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the service. Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development as recommended by the HCPC and BPS Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
Desirable
- Well-developed specialist knowledge of psychological models and therapies related to the needs of people with medical problems including for example, gastroenterological difficulties. Awareness of ethnic diversity issues.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to make effective use of clinical consultation and appraisal. Respect for users of services and their Carers. Commitment to and interest in working with people who have medical problems. Commitment to working collaboratively with people living with medical problems and their carers to develop and improve services. Willingness to work as part of a team. Ability to work independently.
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.
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.
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).
