Assistant Psychologist, Old Colwyn

Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

An opportunity has arisen for an assistant psychologist to join the stroke clinical psychology team in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). This team is part of a major redevelopment of stroke services in the region and a unique opportunity for post-holders to work with therapy and medical colleagues in clinical service provision. The stroke psychology team operates across North Wales at the district general hospitals and rehabilitation sites of each of the east, central, and west areas.

We are looking for a full-time assistant psychologist to join the stroke psychology and inpatient stroke rehabilitation service.

Experience of working in stroke or acquired brain injury in an inpatient or hospital setting is desirable. Applicants wishing to work part time and/or job share will be considered.

The stroke psychology service is affiliated with the North Wales Brain Injury Service which is a hub of neuropsychology and community neurorehabilitation in the region.

Main duties of the job

The role includes direct clinical work, supporting multi-disciplinary colleagues, training, and assisting the head of service with service-related research and audit. The successful candidate will be passionate about working towards the goal of improving clinical care for persons affected by stroke and have a strong interest in clinical neuropsychology. Experience and/or interest in neurological conditions, working within multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams, completing neuropsychological assessments, and implementing psychological approaches to supporting adjustment are considered desirable skills for this post.

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.

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

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

For queries or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Craig Roberts, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist on 03000 855506 or Emily Devonport on

Job description
Job responsibilities

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.

For queries or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Craig Roberts, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist on 03000 855506 or Emily Devonport on

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Experience of working in an MDT in an NHS setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people within a clinical/social care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with acquired brain injury

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Experience of working in an MDT in an NHS setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people within a clinical/social care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with acquired brain injury

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

North Wales Brain Injury Service, Colwyn Bay Hospital

Hesketh Road

Colwyn Bay

LL29 8AY

United Kingdom

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