Clinical Psychologist - Gambling Service

About the role

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is recruiting a permanent Band 8a Practitioner Psychologist for its new All Wales Gambling Service, the first of its kind in Wales. The service delivers online, evidence-based psychological treatment focused on accessibility and early intervention, and works virtually with people across Wales. The post holder reports to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist Clinical Lead and joins a multidisciplinary team based in North Wales.

Key responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions for clients referred to the service
• Supervise CBT therapists, assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists within the service
• Contribute to relevant research and service development as required, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead

Required profile

• HCPC registered Applied Practitioner Psychologist
• Good Honours degree in Psychology and eligibility for BPS Chartered status
• Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent giving Practitioner Psychologist status with the HCPC)
• Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS, either through a taught postgraduate course or supervised self-directed study
• Additional appropriate experience as a qualified Clinical Psychologist, usually with significant post-qualification experience in the specialty
• Desirable: adult services experience, teaching, training and/or supervision experience, and additional training in assessment or therapeutic intervention

Required skills

• Doctoral-level knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, including neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation
• Knowledge of psychological therapies and their application
• Doctoral-level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis
• Knowledge of legislation such as capacity issues

The post is supported by the Psychology & Psychological Services Directorate, which offers peer support, supervision, CPD and links with Bangor University's School of Psychology and CBT training programme. Applications can be submitted in Welsh.