Job overview
The ABUHB Connect children's weight management service was the first in Wales and currently includes a specialist dietitian, nurse specialist, therapy assistant practitioner, consultant and this paediatric practitioner psychology post. This post is a Band 8a but we invite less experienced applicants to apply with a view to starting on Band 7 and commit to a plan to develop into the 8a role. The MDT supports children and young people to manage their weight and wellbeing through individualised interventions delivered via one to one, group, face to face and virtual clinics depending on individual need. The team enjoys the benefits of flexible working with a mixture of base, home and clinic settings across the health board.
There are 0.4 wte additional hours within Child and Family Psychology and Therapies Service which may be available to make the post up to full time, subject to successful additional interview with the relevant service area
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Psychologist post offers an exciting opportunity to join an established Children's weight management service working alongside existing psychology posts in the adult weight management team and within a supportive and innovate paediatric multidisciplinary team. We are looking for a clinician who is motivated and highly empathetic with experience of working with children and young people and their families. You will provide psychological services to children and young people living with obesity and their families using appropriate therapeutic interventions both face to face and virtually. You will provide teaching, training and supervision to psychologists and other members of the MDT and conduct research and audits to help develop the service along with contributing to the development of psychological services and participate in service development, improvement and planning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Three year Doctorate training across a range of client groups but must include children
- Significant post qualification clinical experience working with children with chronic health conditions and their families
- Has completed at least 10 training days per year on courses relevant to the provision of services to children and young people with physical health conditions
Desirable
- Post graduate work experience in a relevant clinical or care setting
- Research experience and statistical expertise
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified Clinical Psychologist
- Honours degree in Psychology, giving eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or equivalent accredited by the BPS, giving eligibility for membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology of the British Psychology Society
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate and relate to people warmly and with empathy
- Detailed knowledge of at least one therapeutic orientation related to the needs of obese children and young people.
- Ability to provide direction through supervision, teaching and training to other psychologists, disciplines and agencies.
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This advert is for Paediatric Clinical Psychologist with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £58,379 - £65,723 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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