North Wales is a wonderful place to live with its’ natural beauty. An exciting opportunity to specialise in the field of Pain Management Psychology has arisen for a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within the Central Persistent Pain Service at Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board (BCUHB) and will be directly accountable to the BCUHB Head of Health Psychology. This post will be based at Abergele Hospital.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
As well as providing psychological leadership within the service the post holder will be required to undertake clinical work within the Pain Management Service (BCUHB Central), working directly and indirectly with patients, families and staff members. Service development, audit and evaluation will be key aspects of the role, which will include working to develop the Clinical Psychology provision within the Pain Management Service (BCUHB Central). The role will additionally involve being responsible for the governance of the developing BCUHB Central Pain Management Psychology Service. It will additionally involve being responsible for the governance within the service and becoming the professional and line manager for more junior clinical psychologists. Supervision and support of non-clinical staff and trainees within the service will also be required.
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.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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. The post provides the ideal opportunity to take a lead role in shaping the development of Pain Management Psychology within Central North Wales. There will also be opportunities to professionally network locally and nationally in relevant areas, and to be involved in our local Universities and Health Board research opportunities.
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