Job Title: Clinical PsychologistEmployer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardJob Type: Full-timeLocation: United KingdomSalary/Rate: 50,129 to 65,723 £ / YearUK Visa Sponsorship: Available
Provide specialist clinical psychology services to older adults within the Memory Assessment Service and Older People’s Community Mental Health Team (OPMH CMHT).
Permanent position at Band 8a, with a Band 7 developmental pathway available depending on experience.
Deliver individual and group psychological therapies, specialist neuropsychological assessments and pre- and post-diagnostic support.
Join an established, supportive psychology department with clinical and research links to Bangor University.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across North Wales.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for older adults.
- Deliver tailored individual and group psychological therapies.
- Conduct neuropsychological assessments and provide support before and after diagnosis.
- Offer clinical consultation, supervision and training to colleagues and other professionals.
- Support multidisciplinary teams with specialist psychological knowledge and expertise.
- Attend clinical MDT meetings, referral meetings and service-wide business meetings.
- Establish effective working relationships with colleagues across mental health and older adult services.
- Participate in clinical networking, research and service development activities.
- For Band 7 developmental appointees, work towards the competencies required for progression to Band 8a.
Requirements
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology, or an accepted equivalent for overseas-trained psychologists or those trained before 1996.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Assessed experience as a qualified clinical psychologist, including relevant specialist experience for Band 8a or transferable skills for the developmental post.
- Extensive clinical supervision and evidence of further specialist training or experience.
- Strong clinical assessment, formulation, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Desirable: Experience in teaching, training and supervision.
- Desirable: Additional qualifications or training in research methodology, staff training or applied psychology.
- Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential; Welsh and English speakers are welcome.
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and compliance with UK professional registration requirements.
Benefits
- Permanent employment with opportunities to enter at Band 8a or through a Band 7 development pathway.
- Opportunity to progress from Band 7 to Band 8a after demonstrating the required competencies.
- Structured mentoring, clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
- Access to further training and career advancement opportunities.
- Clinical and research collaboration with Bangor University’s School of Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology department.
- Opportunities for clinical networking and research across North Wales and Wales-wide services.
- Supportive team environment with strong peer support.
- Opportunity to specialise in older adult psychology, memory assessment and neuropsychological care.
- Attractive location with access to the North Wales countryside and nearby cities, including Chester, Liverpool and Manchester.
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