About this role
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31ST March 2027 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 North Wales Brain Injury Service is a clinical team for people with an acquired brain injury who reside in north Wales. It is a multi-professional, neuropsychology led service. We offer inpatient and community neurorehabilitation services for people with brain injury including stroke.
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to work in this specialist service. The post involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide person-centred neurorehabilitation to adults in the community. The post holder will conduct neuropsychological assessment and specific psychological interventions, both individual and group focused, under the supervision of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists. The post holder will also contribute to the clinical administration aspects of the referral system and may also be required to conduct service related audit projects.
Main duties of the job
In addition to supporting the delivery of clinical neuropsychology interventions, the post holder will also work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team, which includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. The post holder will be expected to support the wider MDT with individual and group rehabilitation interventions under the supervision of qualified health professionals (Clinical Psychologists and Allied Health Professionals (AHPS).The post holder will be working in inpatient and / or community settings.
The role will also involve liaising and working with a range of other departments, disciplines and agencies to support the work of the team (e.g., the Therapies Service, Neurology, Primary Care, Social Care and Substance Misuse Services).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description Job 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.
For queries or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Craig Roberts, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist on 03000 855506 [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
Experience of working in an MDT in an NHS setting
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people within a clinical/social care setting
Desirable
Experience of working with people with acquired brain injury
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.
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Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address North Wales Brain Injury Service, Colwyn Bay Hospital
Hesketh Road
Colwyn Bay
LL29 8AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)