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 works directly under the supervision and line management of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist Clinical Lead, within a multidisciplinary team based in North Wales.

Key responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions for clients referred to the service
• Supervise CBT psychological 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

• Good honours degree in Psychology and eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS
• Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1996) accredited by the BPS, or equivalent giving HCPC Practitioner Psychologist status
• HCPC registration as an Applied Practitioner Psychologist
• 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 research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis
• Knowledge of clinical psychology theory and practice, including neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation
• Knowledge of psychological therapies and their application
• Knowledge of legislation such as capacity issues

The post is supported by peer support, supervision and CPD, and offers opportunities to contribute to training and research. The organisation welcomes applicants under the Disability Confident scheme; applications can be submitted in Welsh.