Practitioner Psychologist, CAMHS - INTERNALNHS
Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment until end of March 2027 due to maternity cover
This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner psychologist to join the CAMHS team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The role will involve clinical work, supervision and supporting the wider CAMHS team. The post holder will be required and supported to deliver psychological interventions within CAMHS, with children and young people, their families/cares and broader network, as per Matrics Plant. We have a strong professional structure within the P&PT team, led by a Consultant Psychologist, with three 8b psychologists leading on psychological practice in different aspects of the service. You would be joining another 8a psychologist, an Assistant Psychologist and a diverse range of skilled psychological therapy colleagues, including Systemic Family Therapists, Art Therapists, CBT Therapists and a Play Therapist. The P&PT team are also a valued part of Child Psychology and Psychological Therapy department in the Health Board. We have a number of child psychology services in a range of child health settings and in regional specialist services. We also link with other child psychologists in the LAs and 3rd sector. This friendly and supportive network meet regularly for professional support, CPD and reflective practice. We would be happy to accept applicants who are currently working in a band 7 post and looking for experience as a band 8a.
Annex 21 is available for those newly qualified staff.
Main duties of the job
CAMHS provides support for children and young people (up to the age of 18 years) who have a mental health concern that: has not resolved with input from emotional health and well-being services; has a major impact on activities of daily life over an extended period; presents significant risk to self or others. Swansea Bay CAMHS is an integrated service with the whole team based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital and with additional clinical space in Swansea.
The post holder will work with the P&PT team to develop and deliver psychological interventions as appropriate. The team works across the early intervention and complex multi-disciplinary parts of CAMHS and there will be opportunities to develop particular interests within the role. The post holder will also be required to offer supervision and consultation as appropriate and as agreed with the Lead Psychologist, and to participate and/or lead in service planning and development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
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.
This post is for 2.5 days per week, although we are happy to discuss flexibility with hours.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
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