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Job summary

Main area
Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
001-PST028-0426
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
St. David's Hospital
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£58,379 - £65,723 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/05/2026 23:59

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board logo

Principal Practitioner Psychologist (Counselling or Clinical)

Band 8a

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086


 

Job overview

We are delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to support the delivery of assessment and interventions within the dedicated Eating Disorders Team in Cardiff and Vale Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health ServiceThe successful applicant will be joining a thriving, friendly Multi Disciplinary Team, where delivering high quality and safe care is central to the team’s values.   

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist psychological and therapeutic assessments and interventions for Children and Young people referred to the Eating Disorders team.  Supporting the development of formulations and diagnosis, and the delivery of care.  As an experienced Clinical Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user caseload, including assessing service users with complex needs, supporting families with care planning and designing and delivering specialist psychological interventions within CAMHS Eating Disorder services 

 

A keen interest to develop knowledge and skills in this field and a strong desire to help service users and families is vital.  

Care co-ordination, consultation, supervision and supporting other members of the multi-disciplinary team will be key aspects of the role, as well as partnership working with health, education and social care. 

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

English -  You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents 

Cymraeg -  Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wedi’u hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified, registered Practitioner Pscyhologist
Desirable criteria
  • Post-qualification training in a specialist area relevant to the role

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post qualification experience
  • Exerience of working with Eating Disorders/ Children and Adolescents
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in an MDT

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Communication and relationship skills
  • Working effectively in MDT settings
  • Providing consultation

Special Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of thepry and practice of Clin Psych in relation to Eating Disorders
  • Legistlative knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Psychological models and therapies related to the needs of people with Eating Disorders

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr. Rebecca Bowen
Job title
Clinical Psychologist
Email address
[email protected]
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