Practitioner Psychology (Clinical or Counselling)
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If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job overview
Are you a dynamic, inspiring psychologist looking to make a real impact? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Psychologist to join our Adult Mental Health Specialty at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. This role offers the chance to play a key part in shaping the future of psychological services for adults in Torfaen.
As a Principal Psychologist, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality assessments, formulations, and interventions, while also empowering and guiding a team to achieve excellence in psychological care. You will lead a diverse and passionate team, including Assistant Psychologists, Psychological Practitioners, and a Senior Psychologist, all supported by the Head of Specialty.
This role spans the full range of services across the Borough—from the Community Team to Acute facilities—allowing you to drive forward the continued development of specialist psychological services that make a difference in the lives of adults living in Torfaen.
We are willing to offer relocation costs (limits apply) for successful candidates moving to this beautiful part of Wales for this post. Apply now to be part of something truly special.
Details continued in the section Detailed job description and main responsibilities box
Main duties of the job- To be responsible for providing psychological services to adults in the population served by the CMHT. This includes, face to face work with individuals, groups, families, significant others, and consultation work advising staff of other disciplines on the psychological aspects of casework and patient management plans. It involves conducting psychological assessments and the delivery of appropriate therapeutic interventions for the full range of referred difficulties accepted by the service.
- To provide teaching, training and supervision of the psychological work of psychologists and the work of staff of other disciplines.
- To conduct and supervise research and audit, to develop and evaluate new clinical and psychological programmes, as a major responsibility of the job. To participate in relevant research/ audit groups, as required by the Mental Health Division.
- To contribute to the development of new psychological services in the Borough and participate in service planning teams as appropriate, and advise the Head of Adult Psychology on these issues.
- To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to contribute to the activities and developments of this team.
- To participate fully in the professional activities of the Adult Psychology Speciality and the Gwent Psychology Service.
- To gain further experience of Professional Issues and to be familiar with current Strategic thinking in the NHS in general and Mental Health in particular.
Working for our organisation
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 speciality 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
The successful candidate will become part of a warm, supportive Community Mental Health Team, alongside a close-knit Psychology specialty that is deeply committed to both personal and professional growth. We pride ourselves on a strong sense of professional identity and a passion for developing highly specialist skills in a range of psychological therapies, including CAT, DBT, MBT, EMDR, and MBCT.We welcome applicants eager to enhance their clinical expertise and contribute to a collaborative, team-focused environment.
Driven by values of kindness, compassion, and respect, we are dedicated to improving access to person-centred, evidence-based psychological interventions for individuals and their loved ones. So, if you're a leader with a passion for mental health, innovation, and delivering top-tier care, join us in this exciting, fulfilling role and help shape the future of adult mental health services in our community.
We are willing to offer relocation assistance (limits apply) for successful candidates moving to this beautiful part of Wales for this post. Apply now to be part of something truly special!
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Psychology Degree (or equivalent conversion) conferring eligibility for graduate basis of registration with BPS
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent)
- Post-graduate research degree
- Accreditation in a psychological therapy
Experience
Essential criteria- Advanced level of clinical expertise in AMH
- Experience across the lifespan
- Experience of service leadership
- Academic teaching experience
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.