Assistant Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Older Adult Psychology Service within Powys Teaching Health Board for an Assistant Psychologist to work with the Dementia Home Treatment Team (DHTT) in South Powys., The successful applicant will join a small, friendly, and enthusiastic Dementia Home Treatment team based in Bronllys Hospital which provides short term assessment, support and intervention to individuals diagnosed with Dementia and their families/carers. The Assistant Psychologist will be involved in the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. This will include co- facilitating group interventions in addition to assisting in the development and delivery of additional evidence-based therapeutic approaches. There are close links with the Memory Assessment Services and Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams in Powys. The duties of the role will involve travel across Powys to residential services and to conduct home visits so the ability to travel is essential.

The post will also require experience of managing routine outcome data, including analysing and interpreting such data to inform service evaluation and development.

The successful candidate can expect weekly clinical supervision with a qualified clinical or counselling psychologist and there are many opportunities to develop knowledge, clinical sills and competence through additional training and CPD. There will be regular opportunities to link in with other psychology services and assistant psychologists across Powys.

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

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.