As a result of internal movement within our service an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical/Practitioner Psychologist to join our team as lead for Psychological Practice to support the development of Psychological Practice across the Child and Family Psychology and Therapies Services.

This person will have a key strategic role in the development of sector-leading psychological practice. They will work closely with the Heads of Service for Child and Family Psychology and therapies to develop and operationalise high quality psychological practice and governance across the service.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about children and their families and the role psychology can play in supporting their mental health and wellbeing. This person should have experience of strategic working and system design and demonstrate collaborative leadership skills. You will need to be a good communicator with a facilitative style and a vision for making the pathway for children and families as positive and helpful as it can possibly be.

Your professional home will be with the ABUHB Child & Family Psychology and Therapies Service that serves the area of Gwent. We are a large number of psychologists and therapists who work into a range of services and contexts. The post holder will work across all of these teams to ensure the delivery of an integrated and high-quality psychological service.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the Heads of Service, the lead for psychological practice will play a key role developing and maintaining the values, practice and governance of the service. They will be responsible for developing and implementing systems to support the provision of Psychological Practice that ensure access, choice and quality for our children and families.

The post holder will be a valued member of the Gwent Child & Family Psychology & Therapies Service, which is a thriving and supportive team with a wide variety of psychological service strands and specialisms. There is a caring and compassionate culture and a strong track record in developing and delivering excellent psychological services for children, their families and the professionals in systems which support them. Many of our psychologists are longstanding with our service, which supports continued professional development and values the wellbeing of our staff.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

If you are interested in applying for this post and would like to find out more, we are happy to be contacted for more information and/or to arrange a visit. Please contact Dr Gemma Burns Gemma.burns2@wales.nhs.uk /01633 436996 or Dr Rachel Williams Rachel.williams9@wales.nhs.uk / 01633 436996

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in Psychology, giving eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or equivalent Practitioner Psychologist accredited by the BPS, giving eligibility for membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology of the British Psychological Society.
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Completion of training in the development or management of Clinical / Practitioner Psychology or other health services.
• Further qualifications relevant to the work of Psychological Therapies.
• IT skills training

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualification clinical experience, including substantial post qualification experience working with children and families
• Has maintained a programme of Continuing Professional Development in line with HCPC guidelines
• Has developed an advanced level of expertise in at least one area of clinical practice or service delivery relevant to the work of the Psychological Therapies.
• Demonstrates evidence of a mature clinical/theoretical framework that guides practice.

Desirable

• Management, leadership or development of Clinical Psychology.
• Strategic planning of Health or Psychology services.
• Research experience and statistical expertise
• Supervision of Clinical Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and other professional colleagues.

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Child and Family Psychology and Therapies Service

Llwyn Onn, St Cadoc's Hospital

Caerleon

NP18 3XQ

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