# Assistant Psychologist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- **Town:** Bangor
- **Region:** North Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 Per annum
- **Contract type:** 24 months (2 year fixed term)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-15T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01T11:22:22.253Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Croesnewydd_Hall_Wrexham/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Living_Well_Service/Living_Well_Service-v8101330
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8101330?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO 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.

The Living Well Service MDT is a team composed of professionals in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics and Speech & Language therapy.  Our aim is to undertake a comprehensive multi-disciplinary biopsychosocial assessment and formulation, in collaboration with our clients. We will identify and offer a range of interventions and options for support and onward referral in order to prevent the development of chronic disability and where this is not possible, to help people function as well as possible within the limits of their condition. We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologists (to be based in central and west areas of North Wales) who have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with people.  A commitment to clinical excellence is vital, and we welcome candidates who have the potential to develop, who can work confidently under supervision, can follow direction, have the ability to work in teams, and are adaptable and responsive to the needs of the service they are working in

### Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist the clinical psychology team in providing assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech and language therapy and advanced clinical practitioners. The role will also involve liaising and working with a range of other departments, disciplines and agencies to support the work of the team.

To undertake psychological assessment of clients applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, and semi-structured interviews with clients, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment of clients difficulties, through both 1:1 and group work, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.

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

### Detailed job description and main 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

Please be advised the vacancy will close early if a high number of applications are received

## Job Details

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO 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.

The Living Well Service MDT is a team composed of professionals in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics and Speech & Language therapy. Our aim is to undertake a comprehensive multi-disciplinary biopsychosocial assessment and formulation, in collaboration with our clients. We will identify and offer a range of interventions and options for support and onward referral in order to prevent the development of chronic disability and where this is not possible, to help people function as well as possible within the limits of their condition. We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologists (to be based in central and west areas of North Wales) who have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with people. A commitment to clinical excellence is vital, and we welcome candidates who have the potential to develop, who can work confidently under supervision, can follow direction, have the ability to work in teams, and are adaptable and responsive to the needs of the service they are working in

## Job Description

The successful candidate will assist the clinical psychology team in providing assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech and language therapy and advanced clinical practitioners. The role will also involve liaising and working with a range of other departments, disciplines and agencies to support the work of the team.

To undertake psychological assessment of clients applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, and semi-structured interviews with clients, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment of clients difficulties, through both 1:1 and group work, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.

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

## 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

Please be advised the vacancy will close early if a high number of applications are received

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working psychologically with people with physical or mental health difficulties, and/or learning or developmental disabilities.
- Experience of administering psychometric assessments.
- Experience of working as part of a mental health and/or learning disability multi-disciplinary team.

**Desirable**

- Experience of undertaking psychological assessment and intervention
- Experience of database management and clinical audit

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Degree in psychology / An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

### Aptitude and Abilities

**Essential**

- Ability to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to work independently, and to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
- Good communication and organisational skills, including the ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive; good writing, numerical and verbal skills, computer literate
- Sensitive to other’s needs

## Documents

- [jdsd (pdf, 440.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10395485)
- [psmp (pdf, 776.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10395486)
- [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 102.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10395487)
- [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818)
- [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838)
- [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632)

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