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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for a 1.0 wte Assistant Psychologist to join our S-CAMHS service in Hywel Dda University Health Board. </p>
<p>It is a permanent role and will be based in Carmarthen. </p>
<p>The successful post holder will provide clinical work under the regular supervision of a clinical psychologist and there will be opportunities for peer reflective practice and training.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful candidate will be based in Carmarthen but will work flexibly across the S-CAMHs services depending on the needs of the service at that time. Therefore, they are likely to work within teams such as the secondary locality teams, primary services and the Neurodevelopmental Team.</p>
<p>The S-CAMHS service uses the Choice and Partnership Approach as its model of service delivery and when working in secondary locality teams, the post-holder will be required to provide clinical sessions for Partnership work within the locality team, working with young people with a variety of mental health difficulties, and their families. </p>
<p>They will carry a clinical caseload and will be encouraged to develop skills in a range of psychological approaches (e.g. CBT, ACT, systemic). There will also be opportunities to assist with projects within Psychology in S-CAMHS. </p>
<p>West Wales is a beautiful place to live, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.</p> <p>We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.</p> <p>We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.</p> <p>Our services are provided in:</p> <ul>  <li>Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest</li>  <li>Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire</li>  <li>Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings</li>  <li>47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers</li>  <li>Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>17 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,516 to £38,364 a year
      
        per annum (pro rata if part time)
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>100-ACS134-0925</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Canolfan Gwili</p>
      <p>Dolgwili Road</p>
      <p>Carmarthen</p>
            <p>SA31 2AF</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.</p> <p>The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.</p> <p>The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.</p> <p>The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.</p> <p>Interviews will be held on 13/10/2025</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.</p> <p>The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.</p> <p>The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.</p> <p>The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.</p> <p>Interviews will be held on 13/10/2025</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications and Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) Degree in Psychology with graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Further post-graduate training in a relevant area.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience working with people with mental health difficulties.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in an NHS setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in S-CAMHS or with young people</li>
          
          <li>Experience in delivering low intensity psychological interventions.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other forms of therapy</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Language skills
        
      </h3>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Welsh Speaker (Level 1)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications and Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) Degree in Psychology with graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Further post-graduate training in a relevant area.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working with people with mental health difficulties.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in an NHS setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in S-CAMHS or with young people</li>
            
            <li>Experience in delivering low intensity psychological interventions.</li>
            
            <li>Experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other forms of therapy</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Language skills
          
        </h3>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Welsh Speaker (Level 1)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Canolfan Gwili</p>
      <p>Dolgwili Road</p>
      <p>Carmarthen</p>
            <p>SA31 2AF</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://hduhb.nhs.wales/" target="_blank">https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Canolfan Gwili</p>
          <p>Dolgwili Road</p>
          <p>Carmarthen</p>
                    <p>SA31 2AF</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://hduhb.nhs.wales/" target="_blank">https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Assistant Psychologist - S-CAMHS

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist based in our Schools In-Reach/Primary Mental Health Worker Service, in S-CAMHS, Hywel Dda University Health Board. The vacancy is full time, permanent and is based in the Carmarthenshire Team. Part time hours may be considered. It is one of three Assistant Psychologist posts in the service. These posts have been developed to support the Clinical Psychology input into the Schools In-Reach/Primary Mental Health Worker Service. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful applicant will be provided with regular clinical supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist in the service, as well as opportunities for regular peer reflective practice. They will carry their own clinical caseload and will be encouraged to develop skills in a range of psychological approaches (eg CBT, ACT, systemic). They will provide psychological assessment and intervention for young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, via individual and group interventions, thereby giving the opportunity to work within the clinical cycle. An essential aspect of the SIRS service is to provide consultation and training on mental health problems in young people, to professionals in Education. The post holder will be asked to contribute to this as their skills and knowledge develop. There will also be opportunities for service development and research activities within the SIRS/PMHW Service and also within Psychology in the wider S-CAMHS. We have close links with the South Wales Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme. West Wales is a beautiful place to live, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.</p>   <p>We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.</p>   <p>We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.</p>   <p>Our services are provided in:</p>   <ul>  <li> <p>Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services</p> </li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>17 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,516 to £38,364 a year
      
        per annum (pro rata if part time)
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>100-ACS133-0925</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Ty Llewellyn</p>
            <p>Carmarthen</p>
            <p>SA31 2AF</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.</p> <p>Interviews to be held on 03/10/2025</p> <p>You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.</p> <p>The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.</p> <p>The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.</p> <p>Interviews to be held on 03/10/2025</p> <p>You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.</p> <p>The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.</p> <p>The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications and Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) Degree in Psychology with graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Further post-graduate training in a relevant area.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience working with people with mental health difficulties.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in an NHS setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in S-CAMHS or with young people</li>
          
          <li>Experience in delivering low intensity psychological interventions.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Language Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Welsh Speaker (Level 1)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications and Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) Degree in Psychology with graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Further post-graduate training in a relevant area.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working with people with mental health difficulties.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in an NHS setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in S-CAMHS or with young people</li>
            
            <li>Experience in delivering low intensity psychological interventions.</li>
            
            <li>Experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Language Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Welsh Speaker (Level 1)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Ty Llewellyn</p>
            <p>Carmarthen</p>
            <p>SA31 2AF</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://hduhb.nhs.wales/" target="_blank">https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Ty Llewellyn</p>
                    <p>Carmarthen</p>
                    <p>SA31 2AF</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
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Assistant Psychologist

<p>MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Clinical</p> <p>To provide a specialist psychology service input for all young people and the Branas Isaf integrated team.To provide specialist psychology input supporting and promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being.To contribute to psychological assessment of individuals and groups, for example through direct observation, psychometric testing, semi-structured interviews and writing appropriate reports.To be actively involved in the weekly Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) consult team meetings and contribute to monitoring fidelity to the treatment model.To assist qualified psychologists/psychotherapists to carry out prescribed interventions with individuals or in groups (including facilitation of the DBT skills group).Undertaking supportive work with carers, family members, staff and other professionals.To contribute to the management of risk, under supervision.To ensure appropriate confidentiality.To engage flexibly with clients and other members of the integrated team at Branas Isaf, families and multi-agency team to promote constructive working relationships.To liaise with Registered Managers, education staff and other members of the multi-agency team, including external professionals.To produce assessments and other reports as required, under supervision.To represent the clinical team within external and in-house meetings (where appropriate).To undertake any other duties commensurate to your grade and ability.</p> <p>Teaching, training and supervision</p> <p>To prepare and participate in supervision on a weekly basis with a qualified practitioner psychologist.To undertake all work under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist.To take responsibility for ongoing learning and development, including full participation in clinical and line management supervision and appraisals, in order to maximise own potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.To contribute to the development and delivery of teaching, training and support of other staff at Branas Isaf.To participate in external and internal training as deemed appropriate, including relevant Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) training events.To engage flexibly with clients and other members of the integrated team at Branas Isaf, families and multi-agency team to promote constructive working relationships.To attend regular team meetings and CPD days.</p> <p>Research and service evaluation</p> <p>To assist in the design and implementation of research, service evaluation or audit activities.To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical packages.To undertake database searches for literature and research papers to inform evidence-based practice for the clinical team.</p> <p>General</p> <p>To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holder's manager.To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Board policies and procedures.To adhere to Branas Isaf codes of conduct and policies, as well as legislation relevant to the organisation and job role.Competence in the use of internet systems and information technology is essential.All employees of Branas Isaf and Care Tech are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their employment including clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998.To maintain other records as required within the Clinical Team Framework (3.2 Branas Isaf Policies and Procedures).To provide written feedback and information to members of the integrated team ensuring that confidentiality for and with service users is maintained (individual and organisational).Ensure that Branas Isaf and Care Tech's policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his / her own actions and those of any staff for whom he / she has responsibility.Co-operate fully with the implementation of Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents / incidents / equipment defects to his / her manager and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients / clients, members of the public and staff.Represent Branas Isaf and Care Tech's commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients / clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he / she comes in to contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.</p> <p>Adhere at all times to all Branas Isaf and Care Tech policies / codes of conduct, including for example:</p> <p>Smoke Free policy.I.T. Security Policy and Code of Conduct.Standards of attendance, appearance and behaviours.Safeguarding.</p> <p>Understand that this post may evolve over time and that this Job Description will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the role may be assigned from time to time.It is a standard condition that all Branas Isaf and Care Tech staff may be required to serve at any location within the assigned region, as the needs of the service demand.</p>

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