About this role
Job summary
The Child Health Psychology department at Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales are looking to recruit a practitioner psychologist to join the tertiary paediatric gastroenterology team. The post holder will work alongside and under the supervision of the current 8a Clinical Psychologist within the team.
This post will contribute towards the ongoing development of psychologically informed care for the gastroenterology patients and their families; providing expert professional and clinical services, multi-disciplinary work, consultation, liaison, research, teaching, training. There are likely to be opportunities to work closely with nursing and medical staff and other members of the Paediatric Gastroenterology multidisciplinary team. The post is 0.3WTE, 11.25 hours per week and will involve work in a medical specialty where highly specialist psychological skills and expertise will be valued.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an applicant with an intertest in working as a practitioner psychologist in paediatric medical/ health settings. This post would appeal to an enthusiastic and motivated person, who will enjoy the challenge of working in a dynamic environment.
It is essential for the post holder to hold a Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent), and to be a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling).
Whilst a demonstrable interest in, applying psychology in medical settings is desirable, we would welcome applications from those in other specialties who have an interest in further developing a career in child health psychology and can strongly demonstrate transferable skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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). Eligibility for HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
Desirable
Additional training in relevant areas e.g., research, supervision.
Experience Essential
Post-qualification experience of working as a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care pla Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary or multi-agency context A wide range of experience in applying clinical/counselling psychology in the NHS.
Skills Essential
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Required communication & professional relationship skills at multiple levels Required analytical and judgement skills for complex clinical decision making Required planning and organisational skills to manage caseloads and professional demands
Desirable
Evidence of service development and innovation
Specialist Knowledge Essential
Evidence of pre- and post-qualification continuing professional development as recommended by the HCPC and BPS 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.
Desirable
Well developed specialist knowledge of psychological models and therapies related to the needs of people with medical conditions across the lifespan. Knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical/counselling psychology in relation to medical problems and working in a medical setting
Personal Qualities Essential
Awareness and appreciation of issues on diversity, representation and inclusion Commitment to continuing professional development, service innovation and development Ability to demonstrate emotional resilience and use of stress management strategies.
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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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Noah's Ark CHfW
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)