Lead for Psychological Practice - Caerleon, United Kingdom - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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Caerleon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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As a result of internal movement within our service an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical/Practitioner Psychologist to join our team as lead for Psychological Practice to support the development of Psychological Practice across the Child and Family Psychology and Therapies Services.

This person will have a key strategic role in the development of sector-leading psychological practice.

They will work closely with the Heads of Service for Child and Family Psychology and therapies to develop and operationalise high quality psychological practice and governance across the service.


We are looking for someone who is passionate about children and their families and the role psychology can play in supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

This person should have experience of strategic working and system design and demonstrate collaborative leadership skills.

You will need to be a good communicator with a facilitative style and a vision for making the pathway for children and families as positive and helpful as it can possibly be.


Your professional home will be with the ABUHB Child & Family Psychology and Therapies Service that serves the area of Gwent.

We are a large number of psychologists and therapists who work into a range of services and contexts.

The post holder will work across all of these teams to ensure the delivery of an integrated and high-quality psychological service.


In conjunction with the Heads of Service, the lead for psychological practice will play a key role developing and maintaining the values, practice and governance of the service.

They will be responsible for developing and implementing systems to support the provision of Psychological Practice that ensure access, choice and quality for our children and families.


The post holder will be a valued member of the Gwent Child & Family Psychology & Therapies Service, which is a thriving and supportive team with a wide variety of psychological service strands and specialisms.

There is a caring and compassionate culture and a strong track record in developing and delivering excellent psychological services for children, their families and the professionals in systems which support them.

Many of our psychologists are longstanding with our service, which supports continued professional development and values the wellbeing of our staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued.

Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.


We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.

We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.


Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed.

Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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