Assistant Psychologist
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Llanfairfechan, LL33 0HHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,819 to £31,626
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU ...
The successful candidate will assist the clinical psychology team in providing assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech and language therapy and advanced clinical practitioners. The role will also involve liaising and working with a range of other departments, disciplines and agencies to support the work of the team.
To undertake psychological assessment of clients applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, and semi-structured interviews with clients, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment of client's difficulties, through both 1:1 and group work, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Awareness of the varying geography of North Wales and ability to meet the travel requirements of this post in a timely manner.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
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.
Please be advised the vacancy will close early if a high number of applications are received.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology / An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working psychologically with people with physical or mental health difficulties, and/or learning or developmental disabilities.
- Experience of administering psychometric assessments.
- Experience of working as part of a mental health and/or learning disability multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable: - Experience of undertaking psychological assessment and intervention; - Experience of database management and clinical audit
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to work independently, and to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
- Good communication and organisational skills, including the ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive; good writing, numerical and verbal skills, computer literate
- Sensitive to other's needs
Values
Essential: - Belief and ability to uphold the values of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
- Basic IT skills.
- Working knowledge of excel spreadsheets and SPSS.
- Awareness of the varying geography of North Wales and ability to meet the travel requirements of this post in a timely manner.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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