Job summary
We have an exciting development in West Wales. We are expanding our team of Psychologists and Behaviour Practitioners and have several vacancies which we are looking to fill.
We are looking for a psychologist work in our Learning Disabilities Service at band 8a. If you would like to work with people with learning disabilities and would like to work in Pembrokeshire then we might have the post for you.
We have a team of people with learning disabilities who co-chair our Regional Partnership Group and help to lead our services. They have developed a Charter which highlights their rights and which Organisations and staff groups can sign up to. Hywel Dda University Health Board have signed up to this charter https://www.ldcharter.com
The Psychology & Behaviour Service believes in putting people with learning disabilities at the centre of everything we do. We strongly believe in Human Rights and advocating for people with a learning disability. Without Psychologists how will people with a learning disability be able to participate and speak up?
Main duties of the job
We have a team of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists assisted by Behaviour Practitioners who have interests in systemic practices including Narrative Therapy, Compassion Focussed therapy, Dementia, Positive Behaviour support and Psychodynamic psychotherapy. We believe in working with our local communities and building strong links with families, and provider agencies to achieve positive outcomes for the person at the centre of our care. We are seeking psychologists who can work as an integral part of the Psychology & Behavioural team and wider Multi-Disciplinary team.
We are looking for an 8a psychologist who is passionate about working with people with learning disabilities, who is enthusiastic and creative in their working. We require a psychologist who believes in working alongside individuals and their networks to strengthen the individuals preferred identifies and values to enable new possibilities. You will need to show leadership skills to support the team. You will show skill in undertaking complex assessments, including capacity assessments, risk assessments and neuropsychological assessments. You will be confident will be confident in working in at least two types of therapy and be able to work with a wide range of mental health issues in people with learning disabilities, their families and the systems around them. You will be able to provide psychological advice and consultation to the wider teams and systems around our clients.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centers;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have had a strong focus on reducing restrictive practice and are passionate about improving the lives of people with a learning disability.
You will be able to provide supervision and clinical governance to others within the service. You will be expected to deputise for the 8b psychologist when required. You will support service development and assist in enhancing service delivery.
We meet as a department monthly, have regular individual supervision sessions, and quarterly departmental training sessions. This is a warm and friendly department where innovation is encouraged and there is a lot of opportunity for practitioners to develop new skills and be engaged on exciting new projects in a supportive environment.
West Wales is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK with access to award winning beaches, outstanding countryside, mountains and lakes. It is an extremely attractive and affordable place to live and work, with many of us working flexible hours, and the Health Board supporting family friendly working arrangements. There are local amenities close by with large cities within reach, achieve that perfect work/life balance, and join our team.
If you are interested in the above post and looking to make a difference then please contact Dr Amanda Bayley on 01437 772819.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
The interview will be held on 5/2/2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have had a strong focus on reducing restrictive practice and are passionate about improving the lives of people with a learning disability.
You will be able to provide supervision and clinical governance to others within the service. You will be expected to deputise for the 8b psychologist when required. You will support service development and assist in enhancing service delivery.
We meet as a department monthly, have regular individual supervision sessions, and quarterly departmental training sessions. This is a warm and friendly department where innovation is encouraged and there is a lot of opportunity for practitioners to develop new skills and be engaged on exciting new projects in a supportive environment.
West Wales is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK with access to award winning beaches, outstanding countryside, mountains and lakes. It is an extremely attractive and affordable place to live and work, with many of us working flexible hours, and the Health Board supporting family friendly working arrangements. There are local amenities close by with large cities within reach, achieve that perfect work/life balance, and join our team.
If you are interested in the above post and looking to make a difference then please contact Dr Amanda Bayley on 01437 772819.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
The interview will be held on 5/2/2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS
- Working Knowledge of psychometrics, appropriate administration and limitations
- Knowledge of specific methods of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, cognition, behavioural psychology, and lifespan developmental psychology . Additionally, two or more distinct psychological therapies
- Post qualification training in at least one area relevant to the post
- Additional Specialist training and experience
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariate data analysis practiced within fields of clinical psychology
- Knowledge of clinical assessment, formulation and psychological treatments as well as knowledge and experience of working in core specialties of learning disabilities, mental health, child and adolescent and older adults at clinical doctorate level
Desirable
- Post qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with people with learning disability..
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience of delivering psychological interventinos in muli-disciplinary settings.
- Experience of teaching / training and or supervision
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of working with people with learning disability.
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS
- Working Knowledge of psychometrics, appropriate administration and limitations
- Knowledge of specific methods of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, cognition, behavioural psychology, and lifespan developmental psychology . Additionally, two or more distinct psychological therapies
- Post qualification training in at least one area relevant to the post
- Additional Specialist training and experience
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariate data analysis practiced within fields of clinical psychology
- Knowledge of clinical assessment, formulation and psychological treatments as well as knowledge and experience of working in core specialties of learning disabilities, mental health, child and adolescent and older adults at clinical doctorate level
Desirable
- Post qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with people with learning disability..
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience of delivering psychological interventinos in muli-disciplinary settings.
- Experience of teaching / training and or supervision
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of working with people with learning disability.
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
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).
