Main duties of the job

This post will enable the post-holder to develop a wide range of clinical, project coordination and evaluation skills. The position will suit an individual who is self-motivated, an excellent communicator and data competent, with an interest in quality improvement, an understanding of child development and mental health, and a passion to support services for children, young people and their families.

You will work closely with the local CAMHS lead for early intervention and prevention, as well as with colleagues and partners in Local Authority and community settings where Friends Resilience and other early interventions are being delivered.

This post is fixed term for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

  • Good Honours Degree in Psychology
  • Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
  • Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working.
  • Undergraduate level knowledge of psychology including some knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology and models of psychopathology.
  • Undergraduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Attendance at skills development courses or training.

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of working with clients within a clinical, social care or educational setting.
  • Experience of undertaking therapeutic work or involvement in developmental assessments.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working with children, young people and their families within more than one clinical social care or educational setting.

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to use interpersonal and communication skills to convey and receive sensitive information effectively, requiring empathy and reassurance, and the ability to overcome barriers to understanding.
  • Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary settings under supervision.
  • The ability to consider a range of facts while assessing clients, following guidelines given by the supervisor.
  • Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
  • Ability to manipulate test materials, make observations and record data with a high need for accuracy.
  • Basic IT skills.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Advanced IT skills

    • Values

    Essential criteria

  • Capable of working in an empathic manner with clients and other professional colleagues.
  • Able to demonstrate a range of qualities essential to the role including : Caring and compassionate Confident Competent Committed and enthusiastic Independent Friendly and approachable.
  • Able to demonstrate professional behaviour of the highest standard.

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable