We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist (band 7/8a or 8a). Our team works across each locality to more flexibly meet the needs of service users - and this also allows for greater peer support, and more opportunities to develop specialist skills and interests.
We have a 0.7wte post, with the current post holder moving on to a promotional post.
The successful applicant would work substantively in Hamadryad CMHT (an urban team covering a socially diverse part of South Cardiff), with a small amount protected 'clinic time’ in a neighbouring CMHT. They would join a newly appointed psychologist, and the experienced 8b psychologist.
We can offer 7/8a developmental posts, or 8a posts. The 8a is an excellent opportunity for those looking to progress their career, and we can support you with making the move from band 7. It is also a great way for established 8as to develop their career, offering a chance to pursue special interests and contribute to service development.
We are keen to hear from applicants who are completing training this year: we have a well-established pathway for our 7/8a developmental posts. We offer a development programme giving the opportunity to consolidate training, further develop skills and competencies and to transition to 8a through successful completion.
Working in CMHTs offers a rich diversity of experiences. You will provide a range of psychological services to persons with a wide range of complex or enduring psychological distress (individual and group therapy; assessment, including cognitive and other specialist assessments; care planning etc). You will also work with your colleagues to offer advice, formulation, consultation, supervision and training.
Each CMHT has an established in-team psychologist and these posts will add to that provision. This is a rare chance to work alongside professional peers in truly multi-disciplinary teams.
The posts are managed by the service lead for CMHT Psychology, and report to a Locality Lead Psychologist.
We have a well-established framework for reflective, caseload and peer supervision, as well as access to model-specific supervision for people using EMDR, IPT or facilitating our DBT groups. We have accredited BABCP practitioners who can supervise and support people who are themselves looking for full CBT accreditation. There are good in-house opportunities for CPD, including substantive training in Interpersonal Therapy and Open Dialogue Approach.
It is an exciting time to be part of psychology provision in the Community Mental Health Teams for Cardiff & Vale UHB.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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