Job overview

This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.   If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.  

The Living Well Service MDT is a team composed of professionals in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics and Speech & Language therapy.  Our aim is to undertake a comprehensive multi-disciplinary biopsychosocial assessment and formulation, in collaboration with our clients. We will identify and offer a range of interventions and options for support and onward referral in order to prevent the development of chronic disability and where this is not possible, to help people function as well as possible within the limits of their condition.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologist (to be based in north west Wales) who has excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with people.  A commitment to clinical excellence is vital, and we welcome candidates who have the potential to develop, who can work confidently under supervision, can follow direction, have the ability to work in teams, and are adaptable and responsive to the needs of the service they are working in.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist the clinical psychology team in providing assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions. The
post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech and language
therapy and advanced clinical practitioners. The role will also involve liaising and working with a range of other departments, disciplines and
agencies to support the work of the team.

To undertake psychological assessment of clients applying psychological tests (e.g., WAIS), including self-report measures, rating scales, and
semi-structured interviews with clients, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment of clients difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

To support patients coming into the service through induction telephone calls to introduce them to the service, under the supervision of a qualified
clinical psychologist.

To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.