Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board on a Permanent Part-time basis. There may be scope for additional hours, although this cannot be guaranteed at this time.
The successful candidate would be joining a friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary Perinatal Team as well as a thriving and forward thinking psychology specialty which enjoys close links with the South Wales Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology.
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.
This post is part time 20 hours per week.
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 by undertaking audit and evaluation, assisting with teaching, training and service development projects.
The successful candidate will be required to travel across the ABUHB area 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.
We welcome applications from individuals who have previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist on an honorary or paid basis, who are motivated and able to use their initiative. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience of psychological distress or use of mental health services. Options for flexible working are available.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. 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
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-ACS261-0925
Job locations
Park Road Wellbeing Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6XQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (First or Second Class)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Research degree
- Training or formal qualifications in an evidence-based psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Voluntary or paid experience in mental health services or caring environments
Desirable
- Previous work as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (First or Second Class)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Research degree
- Training or formal qualifications in an evidence-based psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Voluntary or paid experience in mental health services or caring environments
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Park Road Wellbeing Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6XQ
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Park Road Wellbeing Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6XQ
Employer's website
Salary range
- £27,898 - £30,615 per year