Practitioner Psychologist/ Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist

Job summary

As we continue to expand and develop our Children and Young Person's Community Mental Health Service, we are pleased to be able to offer this post working into the regional CAMHS service. We are looking for an energetic and motivated practitioner to join our friendly, dedicated and growing group of psychology and psychotherapy professionals within CTM UHB and to work within a team who are passionate about working collaboratively with children, young people and families in the support and care they receive.

We would also welcome applications from soon to be or newly qualified clinical psychologists looking to progress to a senior clinical psychology role. In this circumstance, the successful candidate would be appointed into a development post at Band 7 where a development plan will be agreed to identify and achieve the specific competencies that will be required to progress to Band 8a.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children, young people and families where there are moderate to severe levels of psychological distress. In the delivery of interventions required it will be important to hold a strong psychological voice within multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) and to assist and develop the thinking around complex children and young people accessing the CAMHS service across the region.

The post holder will be expected to take opportunities to display leadership in relation to service development initiatives in addition to the delivery of specialist psychological therapies, provision of clinical supervision, complex case discussion, specialist consultation and teaching to other members of the MDTs, to multiagency colleagues and to other psychology professionals as required.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.