Job overview

We are delighted to announce that an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within a well-established and innovative multidisciplinary team.  The successful post holder will be directly accountable to the BCUHB Head of Health Psychology.  

The Musculoskeletal Early Intervention Team is a unique service comprised of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. The team accept referrals for people with non-resolving musculoskeletal conditions who have been identified as being at high risk of developing persistent pain as a consequence of presenting with significant psychosocial indicators. The team use a combination of pain education, acceptance and commitment approaches, graded exposure to movement and expert Physiotherapy, Occupational and Psychological interventions.  The team have an excellent success rate, with over 95% of those how complete treatment reporting that their pain is either reduced or completely resolved.

Main duties of the job

As Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the Service, the post holder will have clinical responsibility for and will work directly and indirectly with patients, families and staff members within the service. While the post holder will hold a case load of individuals requiring more complex psychological work the emphasis will be on developing an assessment and consultation role within the Team.  As Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will be responsible for the governance of the service, service development, innovation, audit, and evaluation, as well as representing the Team in the wider Health Community. You will be supported to engage with relevant stakeholders. You will be responsible for the supervision of more junior clinical psychologists (including trainee clinical psychologists) within the department. You will also provide support and clinical supervision for other MDT members in relation to their psychological interventions. 

Working for our organisation

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.