Assistant Psychologist Mental Health Acute Psychology Service (APS)
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Location
- Llanelli
- Salary
- £28,834 to £35,099 per annum
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2024
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- Profession
- Mental health, Mental health nurse, Psychologist, Adult mental health nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Hours
- Full Time
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This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 01.10.2025 to meet the needs of the service. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
The Psychology AMH Service is very pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a full-time fixed-term (12 months) Band 5 Assistant Psychologist position to work in the acute setting. The base is in Prince Philip Hospital, Carmarthenshire. The successful applicant will be working alongside other Assistant Psychologists based across the three counties.
The post-holder needs to be able to demonstrate innovation, commitment and enthusiasm for improving psychological needs of people with mental health conditions. They must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team to support the existing service.
Applicants must have a recognised upper second class honours degree in Psychology and have the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with clinical populations would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist , Acute Psychology Service Lead to deliver standardised low level interventions to inpatients on the acute psychiatric wards.
To assist in the administration of questionnaires and the collation of data (psychometrics).
To undertake protocol-based psychological assessment of clients using psychological tests, including neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care and treatment plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problem, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist within settings appropriate to the service.
Development of clinical reports and correspondence to referrer, for review by supervisor.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 16.08.2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Language Skills
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Prince Philip Hospital
Bryngwyn Mawr, Dafen
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-ACS193-0724
The Psychology AMH Service is very pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a full-time fixed-term (12 months) Band 5 Assistant Psychologist position to work in the acute setting. The base is in Prince Philip Hospital, Carmarthenshire. The successful applicant will be working alongside other Assistant Psychologists based across the three counties.
The post-holder needs to be able to demonstrate innovation, commitment and enthusiasm for improving psychological needs of people with mental health conditions. They must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team to support the existing service.
Applicants must have a recognised upper second class honours degree in Psychology and have the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with clinical populations would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist , Acute Psychology Service Lead to deliver standardised low level interventions to inpatients on the acute psychiatric wards.
To assist in the administration of questionnaires and the collation of data (psychometrics).
To undertake protocol-based psychological assessment of clients using psychological tests, including neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care and treatment plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problem, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist within settings appropriate to the service.
Development of clinical reports and correspondence to referrer, for review by supervisor.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 16.08.2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Upper second class honours degree in Psychology with graduate basis for registration with the BPS
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Relevant paid or voluntary work with people with mental health problems in an NHS setting.
Desirable
- Experience in more than one area of work e.g. Adult Mental Health, Older People's Mental Health
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Prince Philip Hospital
Bryngwyn Mawr, Dafen
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-ACS193-0724
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