Assistant Psychologist

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join our growing team of psychologists working in both acute mental health inpatient services for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales and in the Traumatic Stress in North Wales initiative. The role will be based in the Ablett Acute Mental Health Unit, located at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire.

The role will involve contributing to the development and implementation of psychologically and trauma informed care at a systemic and individual level. In the acute mental health part of the role this will be for people experiencing a period of crisis in their lives that requires an inpatient admission, and for the services supporting that person. This work will involve working collaboratively with individuals and their multi-disciplinary care team, aiding assessment and contributing to formulations and care planning. You will also deliver brief, focused individual interventions, and have opportunities to deliver group-based interventions., In the Traumatic Stress in North Wales part of the role you will be involved in supporting the planning and delivering the work needed to develop a trauma-informed approach to mental health care across BCUHB, including research, connection with various stakeholders (including those with lived experience of trauma and/or Mental Health services), training and systemic/organisational change. You will also have opportunity to link with work in the national Traumatic Stress Wales initiative, and the process of bringing that national work into North Wales in a way that is meaningful to the communities and services of North Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.