Assistant Psychologist Mental Health Acute Psychology Service (APS)
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Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 01.10.2025 to meet the needs of the service. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
The Psychology AMH Service is very pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a part-time (three days) fixed-term (12 months) Band 5 Assistant Psychologist position to work in the acute setting. The base is in Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. The successful applicant will be working alongside other Assistant Psychologists based across the three counties.
The post-holder needs to be able to demonstrate innovation, commitment and enthusiasm for improving psychological needs of people with mental health conditions. They must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team to support the existing service.
Applicants must have a recognised upper second class honours degree in Psychology and have the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with clinical populations would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist , Acute Psychology Service Lead to deliver standardised low level interventions to inpatients on the acute psychiatric wards.
To assist in the administration of questionnaires and the collation of data (psychometrics).
To undertake protocol-based psychological assessment of clients using psychological tests, including neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care and treatment plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problem, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist within settings appropriate to the service.
Development of clinical reports and correspondence to referrer, for review by supervisor.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 (six 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 centres;
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.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
100-ACS194-0724
Job locations
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
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