Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join a well established, psychologically informed multi-disciplinary Pain Management Service West, based at Bryn Y Neuadd Hospital in Llanfairfechan.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to build on existing skills in assessment and evidence-based psychological treatment approaches. The post is a development post and applications are invited from either newly qualified clinical psychologists at band 7 or more experienced at 8a. Appointment and salary will depend on experience.
Please state clearly on the application which post you are applying for.
The post will involve both direct and virtual work with adults experiencing persistent pain working 1:1 and in groups; there are lots of opportunities for service development and developing leadership skills.
The post holder will also be expected to offer advice, consultation and training to colleagues from other disciplines along with joint-working.
Main duties of the job
The Pain Management Service benefits from a long-established, psychology-led multidisciplinary Pain Management Programme that is CBT and ACT based, and the successful candidate will provide a major contribution to this intervention.The PMS team consists of Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Anaesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist colleagues.
The post holder will also be a member of BCUHB's Department of Health Clinical Psychology. This is a growing department of supportive and friendly Clinical Psychologists who work in physical health services across BCUHB and the department has strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess and treat own specialist Clinical Psychology caseload of highly distressed and disabled adult patients with chronic pain referred to the Pain Management Service West(PMS West).
- To provide, develop and manage highly specialist clinical psychology interventions for these clients.
- To provide clinical supervision for less experienced Clinical Psychologists, trainee Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.
- To provide specialist advice to other professionals and carers. To undertake Research and Development Activities, lecturing, teaching and training.
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
- To assess and treat own specialist Clinical Psychology caseload of highly distressed and disabled adult patients with chronic pain referred to the Pain Management Service West(PMS West).
- To provide, develop and manage highly specialist clinical psychology interventions for these clients.
- To provide clinical supervision for less experienced Clinical Psychologists, trainee Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.
- To provide specialist advice to other professionals and carers. To undertake Research and Development Activities, lecturing, teaching and training.
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
- Good Honours Degree in Psychology
- Eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartered Status
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those that trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas), as accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Registered or eligible for registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training courses in specific areas of clinical psychology (8a only)
- Supervision training (8a post only)
Experience - please mark either 8a or 7 experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist, normally including post-qualification experience within a health setting or ability to demonstrate relevant transferable skills (8a only)
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care, with experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team (8a only)
- Experience of working within an MDT setting with relevance to working within a health setting or ability to demonstrate commitment to this area of specialty e.g. specialist training
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours Degree in Psychology
- Eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartered Status
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those that trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas), as accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Registered or eligible for registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training courses in specific areas of clinical psychology (8a only)
- Supervision training (8a post only)
Experience - please mark either 8a or 7 experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist, normally including post-qualification experience within a health setting or ability to demonstrate relevant transferable skills (8a only)
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care, with experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team (8a only)
- Experience of working within an MDT setting with relevance to working within a health setting or ability to demonstrate commitment to this area of specialty e.g. specialist training
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.
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).
