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Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 8a Psychologist to join us in delivering clinical neuropsychological services to people with prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC) and complex brain injury, who are receiving care under specialist rehabilitation services at University Hospital Llandough. This is a newly-funded, permanent post, which forms part of the expanding service provided to patients with complex brain injuries.

This post is supported by a supportive multi-disciplinary team, a team of clinical/ neuropsychologists, and the wider Health Psychology Specialty. The role requires delivering on all aspects of the service, which includes direct work with individuals, working with families, supporting the multi-disciplinary team and offering consultation, reflective practice and supervision.

There is access to a wealth of supervision within our supportive neuropsychology department. The post holder will be able to develop specialist skills with supervision from a Consultant Neuropsychologist.  We have strong teaching and research links with Cardiff University, and research interests are encouraged.

We are looking for an applicant with interests in neuro-rehabilitation, acquired brain injury and PDOC. This post would appeal to an enthusiastic practitioner who holds patient care at the centre of their work.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• To provide a specialised psychology service to adults with PDOC/complex brain injury and their families/carers. 
• The post holder will provide specialised assessments and interventions for patients and their families.
• The post holder will play a key role in providing a specialised neuropsychology service to the Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit, part of the Llandough Centre for Specialised Neuro and Spinal Rehabilitation, as well as outreach to other acute hospitals across the region.
• The post-holder will offer advice and consultation on psychological care to the multi-disciplinary team and wider, working within national and professional guidelines and departmental procedures
• The post-holder will utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research within UHB guidance.
• This role will include design of services including complex psychological assessments, formulation and treatment on an individual and group basis, multi-disciplinary work, consultancy, liaison, research, teaching, and supervision of others.
• The post-holder is required to work autonomously planning and organising their own clinical work and other duties/responsibilities.
• To offer supervision and teaching to doctoral trainee clinical psychologists as a lead supervisor.

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

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.