Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative psychologist to join a newly formed, multi-disciplinary team delivering a service to children and young people with chronic conditions. The post holder will become part of the Swansea Bay Child Psychology Department and will join multi-disciplinary colleagues in developing this brand new Recovery From Illness service. The post holder will be a senior and key member of the MDT which will also include paediatrics, physiotherapy, OT and dietetics. The post holder will be supported by the Lead for Paediatric Psychology, initially to undertake a review of the psychological needs of children with chronic conditions and families, and then to plan, deliver, review and evaluate the service.
Main duties of the job
This is a brand new service. The post holder will be a key member of the MDT, as well as developing, delivering and evaluating the psychology offer to the children, young people and families seen by the team. They will need to ensure the service is sustainable, delivers maximum impact from the psychology resource, meets the needs of children, young people, families, MDT colleagues and staff, and is able to be responsive to both the routine delivery of the service and to times when the psychological needs fluctuate. They will seek to evidence the value and impact of psychology.
The Child Psychology service is a fairly small but growing group of psychologists and psychological therapists. We are a supportive and friendly professional network who come together regularly for reflective practice, CPD business updates and sharing of good practice. The post holder will be expected to be part of this group contributing to child psychology wide initiatives and developments.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The psychological work in the service is likely to involve a range of psychological interventions, as detailed in Matrics Plant,including direct work with children and families, indirect work, consultation to MDT and the broader network of staff, team formulation, training and an element of staff support such as reflective practice and facilitating psychological debriefs. The MDT will consist of psychology, paediatrics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and dietetics but will also form links with colleagues in education and social services.
As this is a new service office and clinic space has yet to be identified but is likely to be in one of the acute hospitals in Swansea Bay (Morriston, NPTH or Singleton). The MDT will be have admin support and there is a budget identified for resources and CPD.
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 or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The psychological work in the service is likely to involve a range of psychological interventions, as detailed in Matrics Plant,including direct work with children and families, indirect work, consultation to MDT and the broader network of staff, team formulation, training and an element of staff support such as reflective practice and facilitating psychological debriefs. The MDT will consist of psychology, paediatrics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and dietetics but will also form links with colleagues in education and social services.
As this is a new service office and clinic space has yet to be identified but is likely to be in one of the acute hospitals in Swansea Bay (Morriston, NPTH or Singleton). The MDT will be have admin support and there is a budget identified for resources and CPD.
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 or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications adn Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate Doctorate level qualifications or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing CPD
Desirable
- Training and qualification in supervision and publications
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience in related clinical specialty
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Experience of working with psychological trauma or in a physical health setting
Aptitude and ability
Essential
- High level communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications adn Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate Doctorate level qualifications or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing CPD
Desirable
- Training and qualification in supervision and publications
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience in related clinical specialty
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Experience of working with psychological trauma or in a physical health setting
Aptitude and ability
Essential
- High level communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
Desirable
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).
