Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about promoting the wellbeing of children and their families / carers. You will bring creativity, commitment, and a strong understanding of the complex challenges experienced by children with learning disabilities, as well as those who are vulnerable within the care system. The ability to work innovatively and collaboratively with children and families / carers towards co-created goals is essential to this role.
This is a split post working across two specialist services:
Child and Adolescent Learning Disabilities Service (CALDS)
Three days a week will be spent within CALDS, which works across Gwent to promote quality of life and psychological understanding of the needs of children and young people with learning disabilities in distress, their families and the often complex systems that support them. The postholder will draw on a range of psychological models (including systemic, DDP and PBS approaches) to create a holistic formulation of need.
My Support Team (MyST) Two days a week will be spent within MyST, also a Gwent wide service which supports children and young people who are on the edge of care or are looked after by the local authority, along with their families, carers, and professional networks. This part of the role involves working within complex, multi-agency systems to support stability, promote wellbeing, and reduce the need for care placements wherever possible.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in promoting the psychological wellbeing of children and young people with developmental delay or disability, and looked after children, and their families and the systems that support them. The successful candidate will work alongside other members of the team through:
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Provision of high quality psychological information and advice, dissemination of specialist resources and workshops for families and staff
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Co-creation of psychological formulations and clinical plans
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Provision of psychological support, reflective practice, consultation and joint working with staff and families
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Provision of clinical supervision to therapeutic practitioners
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Therapeutic work with children and young people and their families through individual work, family work and therapeutic groups
The successful candidate will also engage in clinical supervision to support practice development, conduct and carry out research and audit on the provision of the service.
This post is being advertised as a Band 8a but we invite less experienced applicants to apply with a view to starting on Band 7 and to commit to a plan to develop into the Band 8a role.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist.
- Honours degree in Psychology giving eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, accredited by the BPS, or equivalent accredited by the BPS.
Desirable
- Other related academic qualifications eg. Masters
Experience
Essential
- Doctorate training across a range of client groups but must include children.
Desirable
- Post qualification work experience in a relevant clinical or care setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
St Cadoc's Hospital
Lodge Road
Caerleon
NP18 3XQ
United Kingdom
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