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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate senior Clinical Psychologist to clinically lead the Paediatric Psychology Team for ABUHB Child and Family Psychology and Therapies Service. The team currently works into the paediatric teams for Diabetes, Weight Management, Recovery from Illness, ARVID, and general Paediatrics. There are proposals for development into Neonates and Epilepsy. As lead you would provide strategic vision and clinical leadership for the work of psychology into paediatric services.

This fulfilling job would best suit a candidate who -

·       is passionate about working psychologically with young people, families and the systems which support their development and disciplines.

·       can work in partnership with other agencies in supporting young people and their families

·       has expertise in meeting the psychological needs of children with chronic physical health needs.

·       wants to contribute to a values driven approach.

·       places relationships and context at the heart of their practice.

·       wants to belong to working culture which cares for and supports practitioners and their development.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant Clinical Practitioner Psychologist will be responsible for providing the clinical leadership for the Paediatric Psychology Team and the ongoing development of clinical practice within the team. Their role is to develop and maintain clinical practice within a constantly shifting and evolving clinical landscape.  They will do this through providing line management, ongoing supervision, training, audit, and evaluation. They will be active in developing new psychology resources into other areas of paediatrics.

The post holder will be a valued member of the Gwent Child & Family Psychology & Therapies Service, which is a thriving and supportive service with a wide variety of psychological service strands and specialisms. There is a caring and compassionate culture and a strong track record in developing and delivering excellent psychological services for children, their families and the professionals in systems which support them. Many of our psychologists are longstanding with our service, which supports continued professional development and values the wellbeing of our staff. 

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

Working for our organisation

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.