Practitioner Psychologist (Annex 21)NHS

Job summary

This full-time permanent post is being advertised at band 8A (annex 21) dependent on experience, giving more newly qualified psychologists the potential for career progression inpost. Preceptorship support will be in place to enable this. We would welcome applications from trainees who would work at band 6 whilst finishing their qualification/awaiting HCPC registration.

Salary scale of £58,379 - £65,723 per annum pro rata, Annex 21 applies as following: £48,527 per annum pro rata in year 1 (Annex 21 applies - 70% of a Band 8a in addition to equity of pay) and £48,527 per annum pro rata in year 2 (Annex 21 applies - 75% of a Band 8a in addition to equity of pay). We are seeking an enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist to work in the OPMH service in Swansea as part of Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB).

The Health Board supports a range of CPD opportunities including opportunities to those who are newly qualified to undertake sessions in areas outside their main post for the purpose of gaining experience and skill development at the outset of their qualified career. The health board actively encourages and supports research and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and training (to be jointly agreed upon following commencement of the position).

Main duties of the job

The OPMH service provides to older people and families coping with mental health difficulties and dementia. The service is MDT focused, supportive and collaborative.

The post is based within the Swansea OPMH Community Teams. The teams value psychology input and through close working relationships with the other OPMH Psychologists, it will be possible to gain support and supervision.

The post holder will be expected to provide a specialised practitioner psychology service to OPMH, providing specialised psychological and neuropsychological assessment and therapy to service users and support to their care partners.

Psychologists in the service have close links with local clinical and counselling doctoral courses and regularly offer trainee placements. There are also opportunities to link with wider psychology colleagues across Swansea Bay Health Board who work in mental health, forensic, primary care, health psychology and neuropsychology settings among others.

Job description

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

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