Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist & Panel Coordinator to join Aneurin Bevan Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service (ABSDAS) based in the South team at Newport. The successful candidate will support the delivery of specialist psychological services to people with co-morbid substance use and other mental, emotional and physical health conditions. The role also involves the coordination of the Co-Occurring Gateway Panel which is a multi-agency professional review panel consisting of senior practitioners in the field of substance use, mental health and housing who monitor and review the management of a small cohort of service users with complex needs.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual who can work well in a team and independently.
The successful candidate would be joining a friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary ABSDAS team, as well as a thriving and forward thinking psychology speciality. We enjoy a very good reputation as an energetic and inspiring department with excellent levels of professional support and identity and provide a regular forum to learn from one another and develop your ability as a reflective scientist-practitioner.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver low intensity psychological interventions, conduct observations, engage service users and assist the qualified Psychologists with assessments and interventions.
The successful candidate will support the work of the qualified psychologists and psychological therapy team by undertaking audit and evaluation, assisting with teaching, training and service development projects.
The successful candidate will be required to travel across the Newport and Caerphilly areas to provide assessments and interventions in service users own homes or in a clinic, and to assist with teaching and training locally and sometimes further afield. Therefore, the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential. Telephone and on-line support/training will also be a requirement of the post.
The successful applicants will benefit from high levels of support and high quality supervision throughout. There is plentiful opportunity for informal contact with peers and with qualified staff.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
15 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-ACS195-0725
Job locations
ABSDAS
139 Lower Dock Street
Newport
NP20 1EE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the role and requirements.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (1st or 2nd)
- Eligible for graduate membership of BPS
Desirable
- Research degree
- Training or formal qualification in an evidence based psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Voluntary or paid experience in a mental health or caring environment
Desirable
- Previous work as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (1st or 2nd)
- Eligible for graduate membership of BPS
Desirable
- Research degree
- Training or formal qualification in an evidence based psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Voluntary or paid experience in a mental health or caring environment
Desirable
- Previous work as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
ABSDAS
139 Lower Dock Street
Newport
NP20 1EE
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
ABSDAS
139 Lower Dock Street
Newport
NP20 1EE
Employer's website
Salary range
- £30,420 - £37,030 per year