Job overview

Fixed term post for an enthusiastic and experienced person to work as an Assistant Psychologist under the supervision of Consultant Clinical Child Psychologist, Lead for ASD / Lecturer (joint clinical and research role, BCUHB & Bangor University) for review after 12 months.  This is for 2 days per week, with the possibility of a 3rd day, at least until 12.11.25.   To use/assist in the preparation of psychology service within the speciality and in the development of diagnostic instruments, assessments, training and therapeutic intervention, including PACT and MIT, for children on the autistic spectrum and with social communication difficulties. To support client assessments, undertake support programmes, care or intervention under the guidance of the Clinical Psychologist. To be responsible to plan & prioritise workload & actions, following instructions and guidance from the Clinical Psychologist.  To have sound knowledge and experience of research and evaluation;  able to undertake data collection and analysis of clinical work, using appropriate IT and statistical programmes.  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable. To have personal or work experience of playing with typically developing infants/toddlers as well as children with ASD. We'd be interested if a candidate would be willing to sing spontaneous interactive songs with playful floor-based activity and actions (like nursery rhymes) supporting each parent with their young child with ASD.  

Main duties of the job

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

• To assist in the provision of a psychological service to clients within the specialty under the direction of the supervising clinical psychologist.
• To assist in the development of diagnostic tools and methods aligned to the Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist.
• To undertake assessments of clients and implement programmes of support, care or intervention following guidance from the supervising clinical psychologist.
• To undertake research activities as required and directed by the supervising clinical psychologist.
• To work within guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.