Job summary
To assist in the provision of a psychological service to clients within the specialty under the direction of the supervising clinical psychologist.

To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist.

To undertake assessments of clients and implement programmes of care or intervention following guidance from the supervising clinical psychologist.

To undertake research activities as required and directed by the supervising clinical psychologist.

To work within guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist

Main duties of the job
Assist in delivering psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, including assessment, care planning, and therapeutic support across a range of clinical settings. Contribute to multidisciplinary working, therapeutic group delivery, and the communication of sensitive clinical information to clients, families, and professionals. Maintain accurate clinical records, manage and prioritise workload effectively, and work in accordance with Health Board policies, professional standards, and governance requirements. Support teaching, training, audit, research, and service evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, and report writing. Utilise information technology systems to support clinical practice and service delivery, ensure the appropriate use of Health Board resources, and provide activity and performance data to support service monitoring and development.

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

About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 4
Salary £28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Closing date 29 October 2026

Essential qualifications and knowledge

• Good Honours Degree in Psychology
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working.
• Undergraduate level knowledge of psychology including some knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology and models of psychopathology.
• Undergraduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.

Desirable qualifications and knowledge

• Attendance at skills development courses or training.

Essential experience

• Experience of working with clients within a clinical, social care or educational setting.
• Experience of undertaking therapeutic work or involvement in developmental assessments.

Desirable experience

• Experience of working with children, young people and their families within more than one clinical social care or educational setting.

Essential aptitudes and abilities

• Ability to use interpersonal and communication skills to convey and receive sensitive information effectively, requiring empathy and reassurance, and the ability to overcome barriers to understanding.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary settings under supervision.
• The ability to consider a range of facts while assessing clients, following guidelines given by the supervisor.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
• Ability to manipulate test materials, make observations and record data with a high need for accuracy.
• Basic IT skills.

Desirable aptitudes and abilities

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Advanced IT skills

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For questions about the job, contact
Team Manager, Emyr Morris, Emyr.Morris4@wales.nhs.uk, 03000856356

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