Job summary
We are delighted to announce that an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the BCUHB Specialist Weight Management Service.
Helping people to achieve and maintain a healthier weight is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of long-term health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnoea and some cancers, and to reduce the likelihood of obesity associated disability and ill health. Many individuals with weight management issues have mental health issues, which present as a barrier to weight loss. Therefore, psychological interventions play a key role in this service.
This is a fixed term post for three days per week (0.6 WTE, 22.5 hours) until 31st March 2026, due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
This vital role involves providing specialised psychological assessment and therapy to clients primarily at Level 3 of the service, alongside working as part of a MDT, in order to ensure the delivery of high quality clinical psychology services within the framework of the team/service policies and procedures.
With the support of a Principal Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to further service development. Working with a Principal Clinical Psychologist, alongside highly skilled MDT members, the successful applicant will undertake specialised psychological assessment, formulation and interventions with service users from across North Wales. Training and consultation with the multidisciplinary team across other services will also be a part of the role.
The post holder will also be a member of the BCUHB Health Clinical Psychology Department, which is a supportive, friendly and growing department of Clinical Psychologists working in physical health services across BCUHB and has strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme. The post provides the ideal opportunity to take an active role in the Clinical Psychology Service for this highly specialised client group.
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
The post is based in St Asaph, but as this is a pan BCU service, travel will be required.
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
The post is based in St Asaph, but as this is a pan BCU service, travel will be required.
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
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours degree in Psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS and HCPC registration
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training for Doctoral trainee Clinical Psychologists
Experience
Essential
- Additional appropriate experience, working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, including significant post-qualification experience within Clinical Health Psychology field
- Experience of working with service users with adjustment and/or mental health difficulties taking into account lifespan and family circumstances
Desirable
- Significant post-qualification experience in the field of Health Clinical Psychology (e.g. pain management, cancer/palliative care, renal medicine)
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Additional training in assessment or therapeutic intervention
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology
- Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, including neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation, psychological therapies and their application
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by BPS
- Has attended taught post-graduate course or pursued supervised self-directed study in the specialist field of clinical health psychology
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical and professional practice.
Desirable
- Record of publications in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours degree in Psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS and HCPC registration
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training for Doctoral trainee Clinical Psychologists
Experience
Essential
- Additional appropriate experience, working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, including significant post-qualification experience within Clinical Health Psychology field
- Experience of working with service users with adjustment and/or mental health difficulties taking into account lifespan and family circumstances
Desirable
- Significant post-qualification experience in the field of Health Clinical Psychology (e.g. pain management, cancer/palliative care, renal medicine)
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Additional training in assessment or therapeutic intervention
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology
- Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, including neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation, psychological therapies and their application
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by BPS
- Has attended taught post-graduate course or pursued supervised self-directed study in the specialist field of clinical health psychology
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical and professional practice.
Desirable
- Record of publications in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
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).
