Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

at  Powys Teaching Health Board

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic clinical/counselling psychologist specialising in working with older people and wanting to develop their clinical, supervisory and leadership skills within our community teams and inpatient setting. Applicants who do not currently meet all the essential criteria for the Band 8a role are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Agenda for Change Annex 21. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified psychologist looking for career development in Older Adult Services.
The post holder will work with the Older Adult Community Mental Health teams and Memory Assessment service in North Powys with support from an Assistant Psychologist. Input will also be provided to one older adult inpatient ward. The role involves provision of Highly specialised psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapies to older people and families. The role also involves specialist psychological consultation and clinical supervision to colleagues to support them to develop their knowledge and skills in assessment, formulation, and evidence-based treatment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
This is an exciting time to be joining our Older Adult Clinical Psychology Services. With new service developments this post offers opportunities to play a key role in shaping older adult psychology services in Powys.
Within the department new service initiatives are being developed and there are many opportunities to be involved in research and service development. The department consists of a small, friendly, and supportive team of colleagues with regular ongoing peer support and supervision. We have strong links with the South and North clinical psychology training programmes, and there are opportunities to offer trainee placements.
There are excellent opportunities for professional development, and we are interested in candidates who are willing to undertake further professional training in evidence based psychological therapies such as CAT, EMDR, ACT and systemic/family therapy as the service is keen to expand our provision of specialist psychological assessment and interventions to older people.
Flexible working arrangements and job share/ part time hours will be considered. A relocation package is also available.
The ability to travel is essential as clinics are offered in various locations.

Please refer the Job description for details