Renal Clinical Psychologist Development Post 7-8a
Band 7/8a
Main area Clinical Psychology Grade Band 7/8a Contract Permanent Hours Part time – 15 hours per week Job ref 050-AHP151-0826-A
Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glan Clwyd Hospital Town Bodelwyddan Salary £50,129 – £65,723 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59
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.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
This post provides an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist, with an interest in physical health, to join the well established renal multi-disciplinary team at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
This post is open to both those wishing to apply for an 8A Clinical Psychologist position and to newly qualified Band 7 Clinical Psychologists, as a development post. We would also welcome applications from trainees in their final year of training. Please state on the application form which post you are applying for.
Main duties of the job
This post will involve both direct and indirect work and there may also be opportunities to develop groups within the service. The post holder will also have the opportunity to engage in consultation work and provide training to colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The renal psychology service is a well established service that sits within a multi-disciplinary team alongside colleagues from a medical, nursing, and dietetics background.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, but English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Research, service improvement and continuing professional development are supported within the service and the service is a provider of trainee clinical placements.
The post holder will also be a member of BCUHB’s Department of Health Clinical Psychology. This is a growing department of supportive and friendly Clinical Psychologists who work in physical health services across BCUHB and the department has strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
- Good Honours degree in Psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS.
Knowledge
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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