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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Assistant Psychologist - Children's LD & EY

The closing date is 28 August 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to work within our Children's LD/EY service across Conwy & Denbighshire

The team consists of clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, nurses, paediatricians, advanced-nurse practitioners and support staff.

Under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, you will be involved in supporting psychological assessment and formulation activities, as well as offering brief intervention. There will be opportunities to develop your skills in audit and clinical research and support various service development projects whilst continuing your professional development.

We have excellent links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, you will be involved in supporting psychological assessment and formulation activities, as well as offering brief intervention. There will be opportunities to develop your skills in audit and clinical research and support various service development projects whilst continuing your professional development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS447-0825

Job locations

Denbighshire Childrens Centre

Hyfrydle

Lawnt, DENBIGH

LL16 4ST


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and full 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 full Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2.1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas

Desirable

  • Attendance at skills development courses or training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of work with children or young people and families within a clinical, social care or educational setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience of work with clients within more than one clinical social care or educational setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2.1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas

Desirable

  • Attendance at skills development courses or training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of work with children or young people and families within a clinical, social care or educational setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience of work with clients within more than one clinical social care or educational setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Denbighshire Childrens Centre

Hyfrydle

Lawnt, DENBIGH

LL16 4ST


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Denbighshire Childrens Centre

Hyfrydle

Lawnt, DENBIGH

LL16 4ST


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Elly Jones

Elly.Jones@wales.nhs.uk

03000850033

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS447-0825

Job locations

Denbighshire Childrens Centre

Hyfrydle

Lawnt, DENBIGH

LL16 4ST


Supporting documents

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