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Job summary

Main area
Health Clinical Psychology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (To Meet the Needs of the Service - To end by 30/9/26)
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref
050-PST029-0326
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£56,514 - £63,623 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Senior Clinical Psychologist

NHS AfC: Band 8a

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

 

 

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR  6 MONTHS (To end by 30/9/26) DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. 

  

We are delighted to announce that a 6 month fixed-term opportunity has arisen to work within a specialised Clinical Psychology Service within the Artificial Limb & Appliance Centre based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

 

 

Main duties of the job

With the support of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will have the opportunity to undertake a pivotal role in the continued development of this service. Working alongside highly skilled MDT members, the successful applicant will undertake specialised psychological assessment, formulation and interventions with children and adults who have experienced amputation, limb absence, or limb difference and /or their families from across North & Mid Wales. Training and consultation with the multidisciplinary team will be an important part of the role. The post holder will also be part of a supportive national network of clinical psychologists working within this highly specialised field. 

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will also be a member of the BCUHB Health Clinical Psychology Department, which is a supportive, friendly and growing department of Clinical Psychologists working in physical health services across BCUHB and has strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme. The post provides the ideal opportunity to take a senior role in the development of a Clinical Psychology Service for this highly specialised client group.

This a fixed-term post for two days per week (0.4 WTE, 15 hours) based within the Artificial Limb & Appliance Centre, Wrexham.

 Welsh language is desirable for this post, but not essential. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good Honours degree in Psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS
  • HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist
  • Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
  • Clinical Supervision training for doctoral trainees
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced training in research design and methodology.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience of qualified clinical psychology practice.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of a variety of relevant therapeutic approaches for mental health work and assessments.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Sarah Bailey-Rogers
Job title
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 855924
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