We have an exciting development in West Wales. We are expanding our team of Psychologists and Behaviour Practitioners and have a vacancy which we are looking to fill.

We are looking for 2 individuals to work in our Learning Disabilities Service at band 7. If you have worked with people with learning disabilities and would like to work in Pembrokeshire or Llanelli then we might have the post for you.

We have a team of people with learning disabilities who co-chair ourRegional Partnership Group and help to lead our services. They have developed a Charter which highlights their rights and which Organisations and staff groups can sign up to. Hywel Dda University Health Board have signed up to this charter https://www.ldcharter.com

Main duties of the job

The Psychology & Behaviour Service believes in putting people with learning disabilities at the centre of everything we do. We strongly believe in Human Rights and advocating for people with a learning disability. Without Psychologists how will people with a learning disability be able to participate and speak up?

We have a team of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists assisted by Behaviour Practitioners who have interests in systemic practices including Narrative Therapy, Compassion Focussed therapy, Dementia, Positive Behaviour support and trauma informed working. We have had a strong focus on reducing restrictive practice and are passionate about improving the lives of people with a learning disability. We believe in working with our local communities and building strong links with families, and provider agencies to achieve positive outcomes for the person at the centre of our care. We are seeking a psychologist who can work as an integral part of the Psychology & Behavioural team and wider Multi-Disciplinary team.

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 (four 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

We are looking for two band 7 psychologists who are passionate about working with people with learning disabilities, who are enthusiastic and creative in their working. We require psychologists who believe in working alongside individuals and their networks to strengthen the individuals preferred identifies and values to enable new possibilities. You will be able to provide specialist assessment to individuals with learning disabilities and their families or carers. You will be able to formulate and plan interventions for people with learning disabilities and the network around them. You will be confident will be confident in working in at least two types of therapy and be able to work with a wide range of mental health issues in people with learning disabilities, their families and the systems around them. You will be able to provide psychological advice and consultation to the wider teams and systems around our clients.

You will be able to provide supervision and clinical governance to others within the service. You will be expected to deputise for the 8a psychologist when required. You will support service development and assist in enhancing service delivery.

We meet as a department monthly, have regular individual supervision sessions, and quarterly departmental training sessions. This is a warm and friendly department where innovation is encouraged and there is a lot of opportunity for practitioners to develop new skills and be engaged on exciting new projects in a supportive environment.

West Wales is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK with access to award winning beaches, outstanding countryside, mountains and lakes. It is an extremely attractive and affordable place to live and work, with many of us working flexible hours, some remote working, and the Health Board supporting family friendly working arrangements. There are local amenities close by with large cities within reach, achieve that perfect work/life balance, and join our team.

If you are interested in the above post and looking to make a difference then please contact Dr Amanda Bayley on 01437 772819

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 14/03/2023.

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• Good working knowledge and application of Psychometrics and cognitive assessments, appropriate administration and limitations.
• Knowledge and experience of the application of psychology across the developmental lifespan and experience of working in core specialties of adult mental health, child and adolescent, older adults and learning disabilities demonstrating knowledge of cognition, behavioural psychology and other models and approaches.
• Knowledge of models of psychology including cognition, behavioural psychology and systemic approaches
• Doctoral knowledge of research

Desirable

• Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Experience Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment incorporating psychometrics and cognitive assessment.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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