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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to join the newly formed Paediatric Neurology Psychology Service based at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The post is permanent 0.46 WTE.

The successful applicant will join a supportive multidisciplinary team and make a significant contribution to the development of this newly established psychology service, which provides support to families of children and young people with a neurological condition.

Paediatric neurology psychology service is part of the wider Child Health Psychology Service in Cardiff and Vale UHB. Clinical supervision, joint working , CPD, training and peer support are integral to the service. The department enjoys a good relationship with the wider psychology community and South Wales Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology. The applicant will be a highly valued member of the department where we encourage collegial working and actively promote a culture where open dialogue about improving inclusion and diversity for both service users and staff is welcomed and celebrated. There is potential for additional hours within the wider psychology department.

The post will suit someone who has experience or looking for experience with children , young people and families in a medical / neuropsychological setting. Those with other relevant experiences are strongly encouraged to apply .

The post holder will be involved in supporting psychological / neuropsychological assessment and interventions , co-facilitating groups and attending multidisciplinary team meetings . The post holder will assist with audit, literature reviews, developing resources , service evaluations, teaching / training and undertaking administrative tasks .

Th e work will involve inpatient and outpatient work. All work will be supervised by the joint lead Dr Zoe Moss, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Dr Kathryn Bond, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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