Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join and help develop the brand new Paediatric Recovery From Illness MDT, providing multi-disciplinary support to children and young people with long-term conditions, and to their families. The Assistant Psychologist will be supported by and work closely with the lead Clinical Psychologist is the team. They will also be part of the wider Child Psychology Department.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Psychologist will be supervised to deliver psychological support to children and young people from within an MDT context. This could include developing individual plans and general resources, as well as providing training and advice about the psychological needs of children and young people with chronic symptoms. The Assistant Psychologist will also have the opportunity to provide individual psychological interventions directly to children, young people and families, as well as to develop and facilitate group interventions. In addition, they will support the team to assess the effectiveness of the offered interventions .

The Assistant Psychologist will be an important member of the new Paediatric Recovery From Illness multi-disciplinary team. The MDT will adopt a collaborative approach with colleagues from Paediatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Dietetics all working together to support children, young people and families.

The Assistant Psychologist will also be welcomed into the SBUHB Child Psychology department. This is an expanding, friendly and supportive network of psychologists working with babies, children and families. We meet regularly for CPD, reflective practice and to share ideas and developments.

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.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science / therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Graduate member BPS eligible, good psychology degree
• Knowledge of psychological and mental health issues for CYP in paediatric or surgical settings

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Skills

Essential

Desirable