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Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Staff Wellbeing and Support Service is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to staff within the Health Board. The Service is undergoing a period of transformation due to the previous post-holder leaving to take up a different role within the Health Board, and this is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver valued and inclusive support to staff.</p>
<p>You will be key in supporting our staff to live valued lives both within and outside of work, working in collaboration with people who access our service to formulate complex difficulties and provide tailored brief psychological support. Where required, this support will be trauma-focused, with part of this role offering trauma therapy to staff who have experienced workplace trauma. You will have advanced skills in teaching, supervision and training, as well as exceptional communication skills, to be able to explain and explore the value of staff wellbeing support within multidisciplinary contexts.</p>
<p>We are a small but dedicated team, and we value flexibility, consistency and support for our own wellbeing as well as the Health Board values of compassion, openness and respect. We have good connections with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, and welcome trainees into our service.</p>
<p>If you feel that you would relish the opportunity to make a significant difference to staff within the Health Board, please do get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful candidate will undertake a range of assessments with staff and, based on this assessment, will provide intervention or signpost to appropriate services. There will be a significant requirement to promote psychological thinking across the Health Board, particularly with staff groups who may not see the need to engage in initiatives around their own wellbeing. Supervision of others, delivery of training, leadership and service development will also form an integral part of this role.</p>
<p>We are passionate about supporting staff with trauma, and embedding reflective practice into the Health Board. Therefore, the post holder will have opportunities to help us to continue developing these two important areas.</p>
<p>The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.</p>
<p>Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.</p>
<p>Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.</p>
<p>The SWSS team are a small and dedicated team who are focused on consistently improving the workplace experience for staff, and the use of psychological principles to improve wellbeing. We are committed to supporting all our staff (including those in the SWSS service) to feel supported, well-balanced and happy at work.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>13 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8b</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £65,424 to £76,021 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>050-PST157-1125</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>West</p>
            <p>Gwynedd</p>
            <p>LL57 2PW</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 or please click "apply now" to view in Trac.</p>
<p>We are currently looking for a Band 8b candidate with appropriate experience. We are a pan-North Wales service and are looking for someone to cover North West Wales, although we are open to agreeing a base with the successful candidate. This role will have an element of remote working.</p>
<p>Your role would include direct clinical work with staff, consultation with multi-disciplinary colleagues, training, and service development, with further opportunities for research and audit.</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 or please click "apply now" to view in Trac.</p>
<p>We are currently looking for a Band 8b candidate with appropriate experience. We are a pan-North Wales service and are looking for someone to cover North West Wales, although we are open to agreeing a base with the successful candidate. This role will have an element of remote working.</p>
<p>Your role would include direct clinical work with staff, consultation with multi-disciplinary colleagues, training, and service development, with further opportunities for research and audit.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Knowledge and skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Honours Degree in Psychology</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to speak Welsh</li>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice</li>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training in one of two trauma-focused interventions recognised by the World Health Organisation (that is, EMDR or TF-CBT)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts</li>
          
          <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care</li>
          
          <li>Experience of professional management of qualified clinical psychologists and other staff</li>
          
          <li>Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Knowledge and skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Honours Degree in Psychology</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Ability to speak Welsh</li>
            
            <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice</li>
            
            <li>Post-doctoral training in one of two trauma-focused interventions recognised by the World Health Organisation (that is, EMDR or TF-CBT)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts</li>
            
            <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care</li>
            
            <li>Experience of professional management of qualified clinical psychologists and other staff</li>
            
            <li>Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills</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>Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>West</p>
            <p>Gwynedd</p>
            <p>LL57 2PW</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>West</p>
                    <p>Gwynedd</p>
                    <p>LL57 2PW</p>
        
      

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

Principal Practitioner Psychologist - Staff Wellbeing Service (West)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Staff Wellbeing and Support Service is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to staff within the Health Board. The Service is undergoing a period of transformation due to the previous post-holder leaving to take up a different role within the Health Board, and this is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver valued and inclusive support to staff.</p>
<p>You will be key in supporting our staff to live valued lives both within and outside of work, working in collaboration with people who access our service to formulate complex difficulties and provide tailored brief psychological support. Where required, this support will be trauma-focused, with part of this role offering trauma therapy to staff who have experienced workplace trauma. You will have advanced skills in teaching, supervision and training, as well as exceptional communication skills, to be able to explain and explore the value of staff wellbeing support within multidisciplinary contexts.</p>
<p>We are a small but dedicated team, and we value flexibility, consistency and support for our own wellbeing as well as the Health Board values of compassion, openness and respect. We have good connections with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, and welcome trainees into our service.</p>
<p>If you feel that you would relish the opportunity to make a significant difference to staff within the Health Board, please do get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful candidate will undertake a range of assessments with staff and, based on this assessment, will provide intervention or signpost to appropriate services. There will be a significant requirement to promote psychological thinking across the Health Board, particularly with staff groups who may not see the need to engage in initiatives around their own wellbeing. Supervision of others, delivery of training, leadership and service development will also form an integral part of this role.</p>
<p>We are passionate about supporting staff with trauma, and embedding reflective practice into the Health Board. Therefore, the post holder will have opportunities to help us to continue developing these two important areas.</p>
<p>The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.</p>
<p>Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.</p>
<p>Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.</p>
<p>Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.</p>
<p>The SWSS team are a small and dedicated team who are focused on consistently improving the workplace experience for staff, and the use of psychological principles to improve wellbeing. We are committed to supporting all our staff (including those in the SWSS service) to feel supported, well-balanced and happy at work.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>13 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8b</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £65,424 to £76,021 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>050-PST159-1125</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Central</p>
            <p>St Asaph</p>
            <p>LL17 0LJ</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 or please click "apply now" to view in Trac.</p>
<p>We are currently looking for a Band 8b candidate with appropriate experience. We are a pan-North Wales service and are looking for someone to cover Central North Wales, although we are open to agreeing a base with the successful candidate. This role will have an element of remote working.</p>
<p>Your role would include direct clinical work with staff, consultation with multi-disciplinary colleagues, training, and service development, with further opportunities for research and audit.</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 or please click "apply now" to view in Trac.</p>
<p>We are currently looking for a Band 8b candidate with appropriate experience. We are a pan-North Wales service and are looking for someone to cover Central North Wales, although we are open to agreeing a base with the successful candidate. This role will have an element of remote working.</p>
<p>Your role would include direct clinical work with staff, consultation with multi-disciplinary colleagues, training, and service development, with further opportunities for research and audit.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications and/or Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Honours Degree in Psychology</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to speak Welsh</li>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice</li>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training in one of two trauma-focused interventions recognised by the World Health Organisation (that is, EMDR or TF-CBT)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills</li>
        
        <li>xperience of providing teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts</li>
          
          <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of professional management of qualified clinical psychologists and other staff.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications and/or Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Honours Degree in Psychology</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Ability to speak Welsh</li>
            
            <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice</li>
            
            <li>Post-doctoral training in one of two trauma-focused interventions recognised by the World Health Organisation (that is, EMDR or TF-CBT)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills</li>
          
          <li>xperience of providing teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts</li>
            
            <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of professional management of qualified clinical psychologists and other staff.</li>
            
            <li>Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills</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>Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Central</p>
            <p>St Asaph</p>
            <p>LL17 0LJ</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Central</p>
                    <p>St Asaph</p>
                    <p>LL17 0LJ</p>
        
      

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

Principal Practitioner Psychologist Staff Wellbeing Service (Central)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Is having the support and freedom to
fast-track your career goals in psychology important to you? Are you looking for an organisation which
will offer you flexible development pathways which are not constrained by a
rigid, prescribed progression structure?</p><p>At Iris Care Group we really
appreciate the work our registered psychologists do and the results they
achieve for our service users.</p><p>Having listened to feedback on the
support they felt would benefit them to develop their careers, we created a
specific skills escalator and compendium of internal training and professional
development resources within our exciting new virtual learning suite, Kallidus.
We are also dedicated to enriching progression
through regular appraisals. Opportunities for additional external
post-qualification training can be tailored to align with our clinicians
growth and the needs of the service. We
believe that supporting our psychologists, particularly early in their career,
to develop additional competencies not only benefits their career development
and pathway to consultant grade but also ensures our service users benefit from
the latest developments in psychological practice.</p>  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>We currently have an opportunity for
a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist at our forensic mental health hospital, Heatherwood
Court. Comprising of a Locked Rehabilitation Service (1 female ward) and a Low
Secure Service (1 male and 2 female wards), Heatherwood Court treats patients with
complex needs, including severe and enduring mental illness, complex trauma,
and difficulties consistent with a diagnosis of personality disorder. </p><p>We are looking for applicants with
experience of working with service users with complex needs and risk behaviours
along with those who have an interest and prior experience of delivering
evidenced-based interventions for people with personality disorder and/or
complex mental health problems. We are particularly interested in candidates
who have received DBT training, but would offer training to suitable candidates
on appointment.</p><p>This post will join an established, dynamic
team of psychologists including a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, , Forensic Psychologist and
Assistant Psychologists, working as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary
team. The team are also supported by Positive Practice Workers, graduate
psychologists in blended role combining both support worker shifts and clinical
days with the teams. There are also regular opportunities to network with the
wider Iris Care Group qualified psychologists within Departmental Meetings and Psychology
away days.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Based in a rural setting
on the outskirts of Pontypridd, Heatherwood Court focuses on developing and
maintaining a culture of care that promotes recovery, gender sensitivity and
relational security. We believe in empowering our service users, promoting the
development of hope, strength and resilience to support people to work towards
lasting recovery within the least restrictive environment. </p><p>Heatherwood Court is part of the
wider Iris Care Group which employs
1200+ staff in complex mental health services across South East Wales and
Bristol. In addition to specialist hospitals and a SEN college, the
organisation also has community step down homes. Clinicians from across these
services meet regularly to share best practice and provide peer review
opportunities.</p><p>All our services offer opportunities for audit and research
and have established links with local universities and networks, including the
Offender Health Research NetworkCymru,. Networking and academic interests are
also encouraged, and clinicians are regularly asked to present at conferences
and contribute to articles in both the academic and mainstream press.</p>      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 November 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      £47,809 to £55,689 a year
      
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      <p>Heatherwood Court</p>
      <p>Llantrisant Road</p>
      <p>Pontypridd</p>
      <p>Mid Glamorgan</p>
      <p>CF37 1PL</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul><li>To exercise autonomous professional responsibility and be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional practice</li></ul><ul><li>To provide specialised psychological assessments using a wide variety of methods, including psychometric assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care</li></ul><ul><li>To analyse, interpret and integrate complex assessment information where the data are often contradictory</li></ul><ul><li>To formulate plans for formal psychological therapy, based on a number of provisional hypotheses derived from psychological theory and evidence-based practice</li></ul><ul><li>To be responsible for implementing a range of specialised psychological interventions, for individuals, carers, families and groups</li></ul><ul><li>To adjust and refine psychological formulations and therapy options based on continual re-assessment of clients during therapy, monitoring and evaluating progress during the course of bout uni- and multi- disciplinary care, in order to maximise the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions</li></ul><ul><li>To be available to multi-disciplinary team colleagues for the provision of psychological advice on clinical practice</li></ul><ul><li>To communicate effectively with the client, his/her family and all others involved in the network of care, including professionals from other agencies</li></ul><ul><li>In highly sensitive clinical situations, to communicate, in a skilled and persuasive manner, complicated information about assessment, formulation and therapy plans with clients who may be confrontational or have major communication difficulties or be difficult to engage and maintain in therapy</li></ul><ul><li>To attend clinical supervision with appointed supervisor and to work under the managerial direction of the Head of Department</li></ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul><li>To exercise autonomous professional responsibility and be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional practice</li></ul><ul><li>To provide specialised psychological assessments using a wide variety of methods, including psychometric assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care</li></ul><ul><li>To analyse, interpret and integrate complex assessment information where the data are often contradictory</li></ul><ul><li>To formulate plans for formal psychological therapy, based on a number of provisional hypotheses derived from psychological theory and evidence-based practice</li></ul><ul><li>To be responsible for implementing a range of specialised psychological interventions, for individuals, carers, families and groups</li></ul><ul><li>To adjust and refine psychological formulations and therapy options based on continual re-assessment of clients during therapy, monitoring and evaluating progress during the course of bout uni- and multi- disciplinary care, in order to maximise the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions</li></ul><ul><li>To be available to multi-disciplinary team colleagues for the provision of psychological advice on clinical practice</li></ul><ul><li>To communicate effectively with the client, his/her family and all others involved in the network of care, including professionals from other agencies</li></ul><ul><li>In highly sensitive clinical situations, to communicate, in a skilled and persuasive manner, complicated information about assessment, formulation and therapy plans with clients who may be confrontational or have major communication difficulties or be difficult to engage and maintain in therapy</li></ul><ul><li>To attend clinical supervision with appointed supervisor and to work under the managerial direction of the Head of Department</li></ul>
    
  


      
  
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    <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="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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      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>
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        <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="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>
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    <p>Iris Care Group</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Heatherwood Court</p>
      <p>Llantrisant Road</p>
      <p>Pontypridd</p>
      <p>Mid Glamorgan</p>
      <p>CF37 1PL</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>Heatherwood Court</p>
          <p>Llantrisant Road</p>
          <p>Pontypridd</p>
          <p>Mid Glamorgan</p>
          <p>CF37 1PL</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Clinical / Forensic Psychologist 

<p><strong>Are you an accredited CBT therapist seeking additional case work as an Independent Practitioner in Wales?</strong></p><p>You should consider joining Onebright, to become part of a growing community of evidence-based therapists delivering therapy by phone, secure video conferencing and face to face. You will get regular referrals, access to continuous professional development and be part of an exciting new model of mental health support.</p><p>To be fast tracked into our network of clinicians:</p><ul><li>You will be able to demonstrate your experience of delivering CYP and or Adult CBT therapy, either remote or face to face, in the Neurodevelopmental space.</li><li>Have capacity for long term, regular private clients.</li><li>Must be an accredited BABCP therapist looking to extend your knowledge and skills?</li><li>Want access to relevant industry leading CPD to support your development?</li><li>Excited about working with world class professionals at the forefront of CBT and mental health treatment in the UK?</li></ul><p>All Onebright clinicians can achieve flexible and full case loads with no minimum case requirements, they maintain autonomy for their clinical decisions, can regularly access development &amp; CPD opportunities and are provided with the latest technological innovations to support their case management.</p><p>So, are we right for each other? If you think we should talk more, you can-</p><ul><li>Submit your application and our recruitment team will support you through the application process.</li><li>Visit <a href="http://www.onebright.com/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.onebright.com/join-our-team</a> and select Independent Practitioner Network or email us <a href="mailto:careers@onebright.com" target="_blank">careers@onebright.com</a></li><li>Or call the Onebright Recruitment Team on 01904 933519 to discuss your suitability for these opportunities on our network.</li></ul>

Onebright

CBT therapist accredited by the BABCP - Independent Practitioner Network

<p>Are you a dedicated and passionate Mental Health Support Worker looking for flexibility between your home and work life, plus the opportunity to earn up to 27.36 per hour whilst working with and being supported by an agency that's close to where you live?</p>  <p>I am actively seeking Mental Health Support Workers with six months' experience within a mental health care setting in Merthyr Tydfil, where you would have the chance to enhance your skill set and experience at a service which provides care, treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals who meet the following criteria:</p>  <p>Adults with severe and enduring mental illness requiring a low secure environment</p> <p>Male and female mentally disordered offenders requiring a low secure environment</p> <p>Women with mental health needs and personality disorders requiring a locked ward</p>  <p>Overview:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Location: Merthyr Tydfil</p> </li> <li> <p>Pay: 13.68 - 27.36 (PAYE)</p> </li> <li> <p>Shifts: Days, Nights, and Weekends</p> </li> <li> <p>Flexible agency work.</p> </li> <li> <p>NB: We do not offer sponsorships</p> </li> <li> <p>Block bookings also available - Full or Part Time</p> </li> <li> <p>Weekly pay (Free of charge)</p> </li> </ul> <p><br> Benefits:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Referral Bonus - 50 to 250 for every successful referral</p> </li> <li> <p>Practical Manual Handling &amp; TMVA Training (at reduced cost)</p> </li> <li> <p>Entry into our Golden Ticket to win 500 every quarter</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent rates of weekly pay</p> </li> <li> <p>Flexible working hours to suit your needs</p> </li> <li> <p>Mobile App for confirmed shifts</p> </li> <li> <p>24-hour support line from Vetro Nursing</p> </li> <li> <p>Free and subsidised training</p> </li> <li> <p>Agency worker of the month</p> </li> <li> <p>Holiday Pay</p> </li> <li> <p>Contributed Pension (Optional)</p> </li> <li> <p>Free Uniform</p> </li> </ul> <p><br> The role: What will you do as a Healthcare Support Worker</p> <ul> <li> <p>You will need at least 6 months UK experience within an acute mental health setting.</p> </li> <li> <p>Within this role, you will be supporting the trained nurses in delivering direct care for patients and have excellent support from a team of Sisters, including a dedicated unit manager.</p> </li> <li> <p>You will provide therapeutic care and support to patients, which includes observing, monitoring, and keeping a record of patient conditions, and treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty.</p> </li> </ul> <p><br> The candidate: What you'll need as a Healthcare Support Worker</p> <ul> <li> <p>You must have at least 6 months of recent and relevant experience within an acute mental health setting</p> </li> <li> <p>Practical Manual Handling &amp; BILD Accredited TMVA training</p> </li> <li> <p>UK Resident</p> </li> <li> <p>You must have the right to work in UK</p> </li> <li> <p>A Driving Licence and your own vehicle are a must</p> </li> <li> <p>You must be registered with Social Care Wales</p> </li> </ul> <p><br> Interested? If you think you're right for this role, then click the 'apply' button below.</p> <p><br> Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunity employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.</p> <p><br> </p>

Mental Health Support Worker

<p><strong>Registered Mental Health Nurse</strong></p><p><strong>Pay rate: £23.00 - £39.00 an hour, weekly pay</strong></p><p><strong>Reference: CONNAHSQ/RMN/2</strong></p><p><strong>Are you a dedicated </strong><strong>Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on people s lives?</strong> We d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in Connah's Quay.</p><p>We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals with varying needs. You would be working in a variety of settings including private hospitals, complex needs services and nursing homes.</p><p><strong>As a Registered Mental Health Nurse</strong><strong>, we can offer you:</strong></p><ul> <li>Flexible shifts that fit around you work full time, or a couple of shifts a week</li><li>Pay rates starting from £23.00 per hour, holiday pay inclusive</li><li>Weekly Pay</li><li>£500 Nurse Joining Bonus </li><li>£500 Refer a Nurse Bonus </li><li>£100 signing bonus </li><li>£300 refer a friend bonus </li><li>24/7 support from our branch team</li><li>Comprehensive free training</li><li>Opportunity for continued professional development</li><li>Free DBS</li></ul> <p><strong>As a Registered Mental Health Nurse</strong><strong>, you must:</strong></p><ul> <li>Have a current NMC registration</li><li><strong>Have the right to work in the UK. </strong></li><li><strong>Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.</strong></li><li>Have 6 months UK based experience</li><li>Have a genuine passion for working in the healthcare sector</li><li>Possess excellent communication skills and a good standard of English</li></ul> <p>Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first; our specialist teams are on hand to support you. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals. </p><p><strong>If this sounds like the job for you, we d love to hear from you. Apply to be a Registered Mental Health Nurse in Connah's Quay with Jane Lewis today!</strong></p><p> terms apply</p><p> INDRGN</p>

Registered Mental Health Nurse

<p><strong>Registered Mental Health Nurse</strong></p><p><strong>Pay rate: £23.00 - £39.00 an hour, weekly pay</strong></p><p><strong>Reference: RHYL/RMN/2</strong></p><p><strong>Are you a dedicated </strong><strong>Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on people s lives?</strong> We d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in Rhyl.</p><p>We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals with varying needs. You would be working in a variety of settings including private hospitals, complex needs services and nursing homes.</p><p><strong>As a Registered Mental Health Nurse</strong><strong>, we can offer you:</strong></p><ul> <li>Flexible shifts that fit around you work full time, or a couple of shifts a week</li><li>Pay rates starting from £23.00 per hour, holiday pay inclusive</li><li>Weekly Pay</li><li>£500 Refer a Nurse Bonus </li><li>£100 signing bonus </li><li>£300 refer a friend bonus </li><li>24/7 support from our branch team</li><li>Comprehensive free training</li><li>Opportunity for continued professional development</li><li>Free DBS</li></ul> <p><strong>As a Registered Mental Health Nurse</strong><strong>, you must:</strong></p><ul> <li>Have a current NMC registration</li><li><strong>Have the right to work in the UK. </strong></li><li><strong>Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.</strong></li><li>Have 6 months UK based experience</li><li>Have a genuine passion for working in the healthcare sector</li><li>Possess excellent communication skills and a good standard of English</li></ul> <p>Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first; our specialist teams are on hand to support you. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals. </p><p><strong>If this sounds like the job for you, we d love to hear from you. Apply to be a Registered Mental Health Nurse in Rhyl with Jane Lewis today!</strong></p><p> terms apply</p><p> INDRGN</p>

<p><strong>Post title:</strong> Clinical Psychologist</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £Negotiable</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 22.5hrs/wk (3+ days). Flexible days/hours.</p><p><strong>Department:</strong> Clinical Psychology Practice</p><p><strong>Responsible to/Clinical Supervisor:</strong> Dr. Chris James, Consultant Clinical Psychologist</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fully Remote</p><p><strong>Client age group:</strong> Adults, specialism in working with children/adolescents also welcomed</p><p><strong>Key benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Flexible hours, remote role</li><li>Competitive annual leave package</li><li>Positive &amp; supportive culture</li><li>Protected CPD time</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You're a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents, and a strong interest in neurodiversity. You're confident in delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions, and you bring a compassionate, client-centred approach to your work. An interest in sleep and its impact on mental health would be a bonus. You're flexible, collaborative, and keen to contribute to a growing, supportive team that values high quality care.</p><p><strong>Minimum requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology on BPS-approved course</li><li>Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li><li>Full enhanced DBS certificate</li><li>Ability to work remotely</li><li>Current UK residency</li><li>Eligible to work in the UK</li></ul><p><strong>Must haves</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Extensive experience delivering CBT &amp; other psychological therapies</strong>, supporting individuals with a range of mental health difficulties.</li><li><strong>Skilled in specialist assessment &amp; evidence-based interventions</strong>, tailored to individual needs &amp; using an integrative, goal-focused approach.</li><li><strong>Knowledge of NICE guidelines</strong> &amp; effective use of outcome measures to inform &amp; evaluate therapeutic work.</li><li><strong>Confident in assessing &amp; managing risk.</strong></li><li><strong>Clear &amp; professional communicator</strong>, experienced in writing concise reports &amp; collaborating effectively with clients, colleagues &amp; health professionals.</li><li><strong>Experienced in training, supervision, &amp; consultation</strong>, including delivering workshops &amp; supporting staff teams.</li><li><strong>Technically proficient</strong>, with strong IT skills, experience using clinical systems &amp; delivering therapy/assessments remotely.</li><li><strong>Organised &amp; reliable caseload manager</strong>, maintaining high-quality care across multiple clients.</li><li><strong>Registered/eligible to register with private healthcare providers</strong>, including BUPA (essential), AXA, WPA, &amp; Aviva.</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to haves</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Post-qualification experience of providing psychological support to children &amp; adolescents</strong></li><li><strong>BABCP accreditation</strong></li><li><strong>Formal training/qualifications in clinical supervision</strong></li><li><strong>Experience of delivering CBT-I</strong></li><li><strong>Interest in sleep medicine, sleep science &amp; sleep disorders</strong></li><li><strong>Training in neurodiversity e.g. ASC/ADHD diagnostic assessments</strong></li><li><strong>Knowledge of performance/sports psychology</strong></li><li><strong>Interest in business development</strong></li></ul><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>We're a forward-thinking, growing practice with a reputation for high-quality psychological services. Due to high demand, we're looking for Clinical/Counselling Psychologists who are passionate about delivering effective, evidence-based support and are keen to be part of our development.</p><p>The role involves providing tailored psychological assessments, interventions, and consultations for a range of clients-many of whom are high-functioning individuals seeking support for mild, emerging, or non-clinical issues, including personal development and performance.</p><p>You'll contribute to service development, projects, training, supervision, and external consultation work. Flexibility, creativity, and an interest in applying psychology beyond traditional clinical settings are key.</p><p><strong>Your day-to-day</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Managing a caseload of clients</strong></li><li><strong>Providing support sessions &amp; brief interventions</strong></li><li><strong>Providing clinical supervision to other members of the team</strong></li><li><strong>Providing specialist consultation to individuals &amp; organisations</strong></li><li><strong>Creating &amp; delivering training sessions to individuals &amp; organisations, &amp; seeking out opportunities to do so</strong></li><li><strong>Accurately recording therapy notes &amp; outcome data </strong></li><li><strong>Liaising with relevant colleagues &amp; other employees</strong></li><li><strong>Assisting with business development initiatives, marketing, social media, &amp; other company projects</strong></li><li><strong>Leading on specific projects &amp; developments</strong></li><li><strong>Attending supervision on monthly basis - remotely</strong></li><li><strong>Attending regular remote team meetings </strong></li><li><strong>Attending in-person company meetings (biannual)</strong></li><li><strong>Maintaining CPD requirements &amp; accreditations</strong></li><li><strong>Actively working towards developing clinical specialisms &amp; accreditations</strong></li><li><strong>Other relevant administrative &amp; support tasks </strong></li></ul><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>Our clinical director, Dr. Chris James, set up Dr. Chris James Clinical Psychology Practice in 2015 and we've since grown into a successful, busy private practice that provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions, specialist assessments, clinical supervision, training, consultation, and medicolegal work to individuals and organisations from all over the UK and internationally.</p><p>The company has three main brands: the Clinical Psychology Practice, which provides mental health and wellbeing support, Sleep Athletic, which helps professional athletes sleep and perform better, and the ADHD Clinic, where we assess and diagnose ADHD in adults. We also provide sleep interventions to non-athletes (primarily sleep assessments and CBT-I treatment for insomnia).</p><p><strong>Our Ethos and Values</strong></p><p>We very much support flexible working arrangements and encourage personal autonomy, whilst recognising that members of our team need to be adequately supported and helped to develop their skills, knowledge and experience. We also recognise the importance of feeling like a team when working remotely. As a psychologist within our company, you will have regular meetings with Dr. Chris James and the team.</p><p>Our core values are empowerment, containment &amp; compassion, humility, and curiosity. We believe that 'less is more', and quality is more important than quantity.</p>

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