Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist in the East Child Health Psychology team. We are an established and highly valued team based at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

The service works with children aged 0-18 years and their families, who are presenting with a range of physical health conditions; including Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Epilepsy, Chronic Pain and Persistent Physical Symptoms. We work closely with consultant paediatricians, specialist nurses, dietitians and physiotherapists in the hospital.

Under regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist, you will be involved in psychological assessment and intervention to children, young people and their families with a range of emotional and behavioural issues associated with a health condition. The role involves working with multidisciplinary team members across a number of medical teams and / or physical health conditions. The post may include psychometric testing and supporting group-based interventions. There may be opportunities for early intervention and prevention work, including developing resources for children, families and MDT colleagues. There will be the opportunity to participate in audit, research and service development projects.

We have excellent links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of a psychological service to clients within the specialty under the direction of the supervising clinical psychologist.

To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist.

To undertake assessments of clients and implement programmes of care or intervention following guidance from the supervising clinical psychologist.

To undertake research activities as required and directed by the supervising clinical psychologist.

To work within guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist.

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.