Clinical Psychologist – Older Adult (Development Post): Sponsorship Available

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Job Type: Full-time
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 50,129 to 65,723 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

Provide specialist clinical psychology services to older adults within the Memory Assessment Service and Older People’s Community Mental Health Team (OPMH CMHT).

Permanent position at Band 8a, with a Band 7 developmental pathway available depending on experience.

Deliver individual and group psychological therapies, specialist neuropsychological assessments and pre- and post-diagnostic support.

Join an established, supportive psychology department with clinical and research links to Bangor University.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across North Wales.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for older adults.
• Deliver tailored individual and group psychological therapies.
• Conduct neuropsychological assessments and provide support before and after diagnosis.
• Offer clinical consultation, supervision and training to colleagues and other professionals.
• Support multidisciplinary teams with specialist psychological knowledge and expertise.
• Attend clinical MDT meetings, referral meetings and service-wide business meetings.
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues across mental health and older adult services.
• Participate in clinical networking, research and service development activities.
• For Band 7 developmental appointees, work towards the competencies required for progression to Band 8a.

Requirements

• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology, or an accepted equivalent for overseas-trained psychologists or those trained before 1996.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Assessed experience as a qualified clinical psychologist, including relevant specialist experience for Band 8a or transferable skills for the developmental post.
• Extensive clinical supervision and evidence of further specialist training or experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, formulation, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Desirable: Experience in teaching, training and supervision.
• Desirable: Additional qualifications or training in research methodology, staff training or applied psychology.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential; Welsh and English speakers are welcome.
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and compliance with UK professional registration requirements.

Benefits

• Permanent employment with opportunities to enter at Band 8a or through a Band 7 development pathway.
• Opportunity to progress from Band 7 to Band 8a after demonstrating the required competencies.
• Structured mentoring, clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Access to further training and career advancement opportunities.
• Clinical and research collaboration with Bangor University’s School of Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology department.
• Opportunities for clinical networking and research across North Wales and Wales-wide services.
• Supportive team environment with strong peer support.
• Opportunity to specialise in older adult psychology, memory assessment and neuropsychological care.
• Attractive location with access to the North Wales countryside and nearby cities, including Chester, Liverpool and Manchester.