Practitioner Psychology (Clinical or Counselling)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Penperlleni, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
Practitioner Psychology (Clinical or Counselling)
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Penperlleni, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 3 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 68c219b0166d4110b185134876ad5e4c
Full Job Description
- To be responsible for providing psychological services to adults in the population served by the CMHT. This includes, face to face work with individuals, groups, families, significant others, and consultation work advising staff of other disciplines on the psychological aspects of casework and patient management plans. It involves conducting psychological assessments and the delivery of appropriate therapeutic interventions for the full range of referred difficulties accepted by the service.
- To provide teaching, training and supervision of the psychological work of psychologists and the work of staff of other disciplines.
- To conduct and supervise research and audit, to develop and evaluate new clinical and psychological programmes, as a major responsibility of the job. To participate in relevant research/ audit groups, as required by the Mental Health Division.
- To contribute to the development of new psychological services in the Borough and participate in service planning teams as appropriate, and advise the Head of Adult Psychology on these issues.
- To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to contribute to the activities and developments of this team.
- To participate fully in the professional activities of the Adult Psychology Speciality and the Gwent Psychology Service.
- To gain further experience of Professional Issues and to be familiar with current Strategic thinking in the NHS in general and Mental Health in particular.
Are you a dynamic, inspiring psychologist looking to make a real impact? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Psychologist to join our Adult Mental Health Specialty at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. This role offers the chance to play a key part in shaping the future of psychological services for adults in Torfaen. As a Principal Psychologist, you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality assessments, formulations, and interventions, while also empowering and guiding a team to achieve excellence in psychological care. You will lead a diverse and passionate team, including Assistant Psychologists, Psychological Practitioners, and a Senior Psychologist, all supported by the Head of Specialty. This role spans the full range of services across the Borough--from the Community Team to Acute facilities--allowing you to drive forward the continued development of specialist psychological services that make a difference in the lives of adults living in Torfaen., Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.