Job summary
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner psychologist to join the Swansea Bay CAMHS psychology and psychological therapy (P&PT) service, leading on psychological practice within the In-Reach and Early Intervention parts of the service.The post holder will join a team of psychologists and psychological therapists including a Consultant Psychologist lead, two other 8b psychologists , 8a psychologists, an Assistant Psychologist, Systemic Family Therapists and CAMHS psychological therapists (including Art Therapy, Play Therapy, CBT and EMDR Therapists). The P&PT team is very well regarded in CAMHS and the service is keen to build on early work broadening the scope of P&PT into all aspects of CAMHS.In addition, the post holder will join a thriving, friendly and supportive Child Psychology department, which delivers services in a broad range of areas including surgical specialties, paediatric settings, and child development services. This department meets regularly for networking and sharing resources, CPD and reflective practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility, with support from the Consultant Lead Psychologist for CAMHS, for psychological practice in the In-Reach and Early Intervention parts of CAMHS. This will include the School In-Reach Service, the Single Point of Access team, Assessment and Treatment Team (which delivers the LPMHSS aspect of CAMHS), and some aspects of the Crisis Team.The role will include direct and indirect work with children, young people and families/carers, as well as consultation, supervision and staff training.The post holder will lead on identifying the psychological service areas for development, and will work with team leads to identify priorities. The post holder will also contribute to the development of broader CAMHS team processes including clinical pathways, outcome measurement and training, and line management as appropriate.
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
This post is available to practitioner psychologists with appropriate experience and competencies to work at an 8b level, leading an element of the service with support from the Consultant Lead Psychologist for P&PT. The different job descriptions and person specifications can be found attached to this job advert.
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
This post is available to practitioner psychologists with appropriate experience and competencies to work at an 8b level, leading an element of the service with support from the Consultant Lead Psychologist for P&PT. The different job descriptions and person specifications can be found attached to this job advert.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Psychologist
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills.
- Providing teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of professional management of qualified clinical psychologists and other staff.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed skills in effectively communicating very complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Well-developed skills in the supervision of other staff, including Trainee Clinical Psychologists
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Psychologist
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills.
- Providing teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of professional management of qualified clinical psychologists and other staff.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed skills in effectively communicating very complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Well-developed skills in the supervision of other staff, including Trainee Clinical Psychologists
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in 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.
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).
