Practitioner Psychologist, CAMHS

Swansea University; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for an early career practitioner psychologist to join Swansea Bay CAMHS. Applications from newly or soon to qualify psychologists are welcome and if successful can be appointed on a band 7 preceptorship. The psychology and psychological therapies team is well staffed and includes a lead 8c consultant psychologist, 8b lead psychologist for the brief and in-reach services, 8b lead psychologist for complex families and systems, another 8a psychologist, family therapists, CBT therapists, EMDR therapists, art therapists and an assistant psychologist.

The post will involve working directly with young people and families using evidence-based psychological interventions as well as supporting colleagues through providing supervision and reflective practice.

The psychology and psychological therapies team are also a valued part of Child Psychology and Psychological Therapy department in the Health Board. We have a number of child psychology services in a range of child health settings and in regional specialist services. We also link with other child psychologists in the LAs and 3rd sector. This friendly and supportive network meet regularly for professional support, CPD and reflective practice.

Main duties of the job

CAMHS provides support for children and young people (up to the age of 18 years) who have a mental health concern that has a major impact on activities of daily life over an extended period. Swansea Bay CAMHS is an integrated service with the whole team based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital and with additional clinical space in Swansea.

The post holder will work with the psychology and psychological therapies team to develop and deliver psychological interventions as appropriate. The team works across the early intervention and complex multi-disciplinary parts of CAMHS and there will be opportunities to develop particular interests within the role. The post holder will also be required to offer supervision and consultation as appropriate and as agreed with the Lead Psychologist, and to participate and/or lead in service planning and development.

About Us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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.

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 that our 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.

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £61,412 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

130-PST019-0325

Job locations

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate Doctorate/Qualification in specialist area of (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) Psychology (or its equivalent)
• Doctoral level/ advanced knowledge of practitioner psychology theory and practice
• Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainee Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral/qualification training courses in specific areas of practitioner psychology (Clinical/Forensic/Counselling).

Experience

Essential

• Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.

Aptitude and Ability

Essential

• Capable of effective workload management when facing competing demands.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of multidisciplinary colleagues.
• 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.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/