Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (or development role)
Powys Teaching Health Board
Newtown, SY16 1EG
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to take on a combined post shared between our North Po...
This post combines two roles, with 0.4WTE devoted to provision of a specialist psychology service to the Powys Therapeutic Children's Home and 0.3WTE for the provision of a specialist psychology service to the North Powys CAMHS Team.
Provide psychological expertise into the Powys Therapeutic Children's Home and North Powys CAMHS Team, including:
Highly specialised psychological assessment, formulation, evidence-based intervention to children young people and families.
Specialist psychological consultation and clinical supervision to colleagues to support them to develop their knowledge and skills in assessment, formulation, and evidence-based treatment of a range of mental health issues.
Analysis of training needs, design of training and skills development programmes, and delivery and evaluation of training
Acting as a core part of the decision-making team considering the suitability of placements within the Powys Therapeutic Children's Home for specific children and young people, and taking a key role in planning and supporting the transition of children and young people both pre- and post-placement.
Taking a leading role in developing an attachment-aware, trauma-informed clinical model within the Powys Therapeutic Children's Home, including supporting staff wellbeing initiatives
The base for the post will be in Newtown, with a combination of face to face and remote working.
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Post doctoral qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, including doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
- Highly developed clinical skills in assessment, formulation, treatment, consultation and supervision
- Doctoral level knowledge of psychological theory and practice, including neuro- psychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation; and psychological therapies and their application
- Beginning to develop advanced levels of clinical expertise and practice working with looked After Children and/or in Specialist CAMHS OR For Annexe 21: previous relevant experience and a demonstrable interest in working in these areas
- For Annex 21: Due to complete a Doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and willingness to undertake a training programme to develop the competences required for the role
Desirable
- Post-Doctorate Clinical Supervision training
- Specialist training, in for example, Research Design & methodology; Systemic Family therapy, DDP, Theraplay, DBT, STEPPS
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience gained through doctorate training of working across a range of client groups that must include Adults, Children and Families, people with a Learning Disability, and Older Age Adults
Desirable
- Experience delivering teaching and training
- Experience providing individual or group supervision and consultation to other psychologists (qualified, in training, and assistants) and other professional staff groups
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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