About this role
Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 15/09/2027
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
The successful applicant will provide liaison between IPTS and the Local Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS), with a focus on supporting the group therapy programme.
They will enhance and support the psychological care of clients, service evaluation and development within IPTS under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
Client work will involve carrying out clinical assessments, under clinical supervision, as well as psychological interventions with a focus on group interventions. The service evaluation part of the role will involve conducting audits, collecting data and contributing to research papers. There will also be the opportunity to participate in NHS initiatives and training to support continued professional development as required.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will:
act as liaison and point of contact for Low Intensity group facilitators. assist in the development and co-facilitation of therapeutic groups. undertake protocol-based psychological assessment of clients using psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales and semi-structured interviews with clients. where appropriate, gain additional information from family members and others involved in the client's care. assist in the formulation and delivery of care and treatment plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problem, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist within settings appropriate to the service. write clinical reports and correspondence to referrer under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings. will work independently, reliably and consistently to a highstandard and will be responsible for managing their own caseload and prioritising daily tasks, with work agreed and managed at regular intervals be required to work within guidelines and will receive weekly supervision and direction from their clinical supervisor. Adhere to Hywel Dda UHB policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of relevant professional bodies
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Interviews will be held on 01/09/2026
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Upper second class honours degree in Psychology with graduate basis for registration with the BPS
Desirable
Further postgraduate training in a relevant area
Experience Essential
Relevant paid or voluntary work with people with mental health problems
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS Experience in more than one area of work e.g. Adult Mental Health, Older People's Mental Health Experience of using databases for analysis e.g. SPSS
Language skills Desirable
Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Ty Myddfai
Glien Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)