Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist (CAMHS)

Job overview

We are excited to be offering a permanent, 0.9wte 8a Senior Clinical Psychology post, for suitably qualified, skilled and experienced applicants, in the CAMHS team covering Gwynedd and Anglesey.  We are a friendly, experienced and dynamic multi-disciplinary team and are based in a beautiful part of North Wales. The eating disorders component of the post will cover Gwynedd and Anglesey, with some appointments undertaken at the North Wales Adolescent Unit in Abergele.  The core CAMHS work will be in Meirionnydd and Dwyfor.

We would also welcome applications from suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists looking to progress to a Senior Clinical Psychologist role. In this situation, the successful candidate will be appointed into a development post at Band 7, and on commencing the post will set a learning development plan with their mentor to achieve specific competencies within an appropriate timescale. This is likely to be a period of between 6 months and 2 years for completion depending on current skills and experience. Promotion to 8a post would happen on successful completion of the plan.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a service to children and young people (0-18 years old), and their families, where the young person has severe mental health difficulties.  They will be expected to develop expertise in eating disorders. The post holder will conduct assessments, develop working formulations, and will offer appropriate interventions to the young person and their family. They will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, and will offer consultation and supervision to their colleagues as appropriate. They would be expected to take opportunities to display leadership in relation to service improvement initiatives, and would also be supported in conducting appropriate audits and research.  There will also be an expectation to be involved in the teaching and supervision of trainees on the North Wales Clinical Psychology programme.

With developments in Wales, this is a good time to be joining our team.  Please feel free to approach us for further information. We would consider this role for a development.

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

For further information please contact Dr Gwenllian Parry, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 03000 852450, or Dr Trish Girling, Principal Clinical Psychologist on 03000 850037.

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.