We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Consultant Clinical Psychologist to join our service in North East Wales . This is a senior role with responsibility for the operational leadership of psychological provision within the service, ensuring high standards of clinical governance, quality, and the effective day-to-day running of psychological care. The postholder will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing psychological expertise to inform assessment, formulation, and treatment planning, while maintaining a clinical caseload involving both individual therapeutic work and the delivery of structured pain management programmes.
In addition to clinical and operational responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide professional leadership through the line management and clinical supervision of junior clinical psychologists and trainees, supporting their development and ensuring safe, effective practice. This is an excellent opportunity to shape service delivery, embed evidence-based psychological approaches, and contribute to the ongoing development of psychologically informed care within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
The postholder will also be part of BCUHB Psychology and Psychological Services for Physical Health, a supportive, friendly, and growing department of Practitioner Psychologists working across physical health services. The department maintains strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, offering excellent opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and service innovation. This role provides an ideal opportunity to take a lead in shaping and developing Pain Management Psychology provision within North East Wales
