Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Psychologist to join Swansea Bay University Health Board's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This is a full-time permanent post and is based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The post holder will be supervised by a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, working alongside them. The Assistant Psychologist will join the CAMHS Psychology and Psychological Therapy team. This is a supportive group of practitioners including psychologists, family therapists, CBT therapists, EMDR therapists, art therapists and a play therapist. The post holder will have opportunities for service development, direct clinical work, group work, developing resources, managing data and undertaking audits.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will assist in the provision of a psychological service to children, young people and their families within the CAMHS service under the direction of the supervising qualified psychologist. The role will include delivering individual psychological interventions for young people and their families and opportunities for co-facilitation of groups with other members of the CAMHS service. The role is likely to include co-facilitation of an art therapy group alongside an art psychotherapist and supporting interventions offered within the Eating Disorders service in CAMHS. The post holder will assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection and evaluation of data and teaching.
The work of psychologists in CAMHS is guided by a number of national documents, including the Mental Health Measure, Matrics Plant, and the NEST/NYTH framework.
All psychologists and psychological therapists (P&PT) in CAMHS belong to a wider group of child P&PT, who work across our regional surgical services, child health and child development services. This is a friendly professional network, including other assistant psychologists, with regular opportunities for reflective practice and CPD.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The job description includes a broad range of possible roles for an Assistant Psychologist in CAMHS. Specific aspects of this role will be as per the description above and will be shaped over the course of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The job description includes a broad range of possible roles for an Assistant Psychologist in CAMHS. Specific aspects of this role will be as per the description above and will be shaped over the course of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of a 2.1 Hons degree in Psychology. Eligible for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
- IT literate and familiar with packages for both report writing and data analysis
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health and /or research
Experience
Essential
- Previous and relatable assistant psychology post experience or equivalent
- Previous experience of co-facilitating psychoeducative and/or therapeutic groups
- Previous experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experienced in participating in clinical supervision.
Aptitude and ability
Essential
- High level interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which you may be challenged
- Ability to conduct literature searches and summarise findings
- The ability to plan and prioritise own workload
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to think creatively
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of a 2.1 Hons degree in Psychology. Eligible for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
- IT literate and familiar with packages for both report writing and data analysis
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health and /or research
Experience
Essential
- Previous and relatable assistant psychology post experience or equivalent
- Previous experience of co-facilitating psychoeducative and/or therapeutic groups
- Previous experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experienced in participating in clinical supervision.
Aptitude and ability
Essential
- High level interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which you may be challenged
- Ability to conduct literature searches and summarise findings
- The ability to plan and prioritise own workload
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to think creatively
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).
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).
