Job overview

Principal Clinical Psychologist (Band 8b) –  Adult Mental Health Development Stepped care Initiative (18.75hrs). Based in Central.

This is a very exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to increasing access to psychological therapies across stepped care mental health services in North Wales, taking a leadership role in psychological therapies development, training, supervision and supporting multidisciplinary staff in increasing access initiatives across stepped care mental health services including primary care mental health.   

You will receive professional leadership and support from a welcoming and growing AMH Clinical Psychology & Psychological Services, with excellent clinical and research links with the School of Psychology and the DClinPsych Department at the University of Wales, Bangor.   The countryside of North Wales offers an excellent quality of life, and you will be joining BCUHB at an exciting time of transformation and growth. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will benefit from BCUHB wide professional links across the North Wales within Clinical Psychology, with opportunity for research and clinical networking both in North Wales and All Wales wide.  You will be well supported and mentored, with the opportunity for ongoing peer support and advancement.   We are looking for an experienced, resilient, and highly motivated Clinical Psychologist to be part of this initiative within BCUHB.   

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

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.