Job summary
- Main area
- Psychology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months from start date to cover maternity leave)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-PST062-0726
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Llandough
- Town
- Llandough
- Salary
- £50,129 - £57,365 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Practitioner Psychologist in Cystic Fibrosis (Clinical or Counselling)
Band 7
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 salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
This is a fixed term for 12 month from start date to cover maternity leave. Full time band 7 Practitioner Psychologist based in the All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service at Llandough Hospital.
The post holder will work closely CF psychology team and CF MDT to provide direct psychological care to those living with cystic fibrosis and their families to help them manage the psychological aspects of living with CF.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include psychological assessment and intervention for individuals living with cystic fibrosis and their families. This may include support to manage treatments and medical investigations, support to make decisions about treatment options, strategies for coping, end of life care as well as support for other difficulties such as trauma, anxiety and depression.
The role also includes supporting the CF MDT. This may involve consultation, joint working, supervision groups as well as teaching and training.
The post holder will be involved in service development and innovation, as well as research and audit.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving 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 working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, 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. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good Honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS.
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the HCPC (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.
Desirable criteria
- Additional training in relevant areas e.g. research, supervision.
Experience
Essential criteria
- A wide range of experience in applying clinical/counselling psychology in the NHS.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant additional clinical experience.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of NHS planning/service improvement forums.
- Experience of working with service users as co-producers.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication & Relationship skills.
- Analytical and Judgment Skills.
- Planning and Organisational Skills.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical/counselling psychology.
- Doctoral level knowledge of clinical/counselling psychology theory and practice, assessment, psychological therapies and their application.
- Willingness to develop knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to mental health/psychological problems and neuropsychology within a medical setting.
- Participation with CPD as recommended by the BPS.
Desirable criteria
- Well developed specialist knowledge of at least two psychological therapy models.
- Knowledge of implementation issues in Wales-wide mental health/psychology in medical services.
- Knowledge of planning individualised care for patients.
- Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance.
- Awareness of ethnic diversity issues.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Respect for service users and their carers.
- Enthusiasm.
- Emotional resilience.
- Stress management strategies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and with sensitivity – verbally and in writing.
- Organised and flexible approach to work, able to prioritise workload.
- Ability to make effective use of clinical consultation and appraisal.
- Self care and self-awareness.
- Self motivated.
- Ability to work independently.
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to use clinical supervision and to reflect upon own clinical practice.
- Freedom to act.
- Physical skills.
- IT skills.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh and willingness to use in a work context.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Catherine O'Leary
- Job title
- Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921824597
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