Practitioner Psychologist – Adults Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)NHS

Job summary

We are seeking a Psychological Therapy Practitioner who is passionate about promoting the emotional health and wellbeing of adults who are coping with the impact of IBD in their lives.

You will work closely with your medical and AHP colleagues within the IBD Service to deliver a co-produced psychological care pathway in a needs-led way; with a specific focus on meeting the psychological needs of people who have IBD issues. This will involve direct clinical work, group work, consultation, supervision, teaching, and training as well as developing resources and supporting staff teams both within the hospitals and community.

Within the wider Physical Health Speciality there are services in Diabetes, Respiratory, Chronic Pain, Symptom Management, Weight Management, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Hepatology and Continuing Care. There will be opportunities to work with colleagues in the wider service who offer a warm, supportive atmosphere,regular peer support and supervision. All of our teams enjoy the benefits of flexible working - with a mixture of home, clinical base, and in outpatient clinics across the Health Board.

Dr Anne Johnson, Head of the Physical Health speciality would love to hear from you if you would like more information about the role, please call on 01633 238292.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in promoting the psychological wellbeing of adults and their families coping with the impact of IBD and the staff who support them within ABUHB, through:

• Provision of high-quality psychological information and advice, dissemination of specialist resources and workshops for adults, their families and staff
• Provision of psychological support, consultation and joint working with staff who are supporting the needs of adults and their families coping with the impact of their health condition.
• Therapeutic work with adults and their families through individual work, family work, and therapeutic groups.

The successful candidate will develop and evaluate new clinical and psychological programmes, as a major responsibility of the job.

Job description

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.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.