Assistant Psychologist in Prosthetics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join a developing Clinical Psychology service within the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service, based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

The post holder will have previous experience of working with people with physical health, mental health, or other complex needs, and undertaking therapeutic work or assessments.

The role will involve working directly and indirectly with people at various stages of the amputation and prosthetics pathway, and will include extensive MDT working. With the support and supervision of qualified and trainee Clinical Psychologists, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop their clinical skills in assessment, formulation and brief therapeutic interventions on either an individual or group basis. The post-holder will also be supported to enhance their analytical skills through involvement in data collection, research, co-production, and service development. Supporting the smooth running of the psychology service will also be an integral part of this role. If desired, support will be provided for application to Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology.

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

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

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.

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.

The post holder will also be a member of the BCUHB Health Clinical Psychology Department, which is a supportive, friendly and growing department of Clinical Psychologists and Psychotherapists working in physical health services across BCUHB and has strong links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.

This newly created part-time post is initially fixed term for 12 months, but there is a possibility that this could be extended.