Paediatric Clinical​/Practitioner Psychologist

The symptom management service are looking to appoint a Paediatric Clinical / Practitioner Psychologist. Preceptorship (Annex 21).

The post holder will join the Symptom Management Service - Recovery from Illness, a multidisciplinary team supporting Children and Young People affected by long-term health conditions such as Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Pain. The service works collaboratively with families, GPs, Allied Health Professionals, specialist teams, and community services to identify and address the holistic needs of each child.

Additional hours may be available on a temporary basis within the wider Child Psychology Services, should the applicant be interested.

We would welcome applications from psychologists with experience working with children and families who would like to apply these skills within a chronic health setting, and from psychologists working in chronic health settings who would like to develop their skills in working with children and families.

This is a 4 days per week post (Monday-Friday within core hours).

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

oThe Symptom Management Service - Recovery from Illness supports Children and Young People coping with the impact of health conditions in their lives; including, Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain. The clinical pathway is focused on working with children Young People and their families to identify and support their needs, in partnership with GP's, Other Allied Health Professionals, specialist teams and community services.

oThe post holder will be based alongside the Symptom Management Service. The post holder will work in a multi-disciplinary team undertaking direct intervention work with Children / Young People and their families and significant others; consultation work advising staff of other disciplines on the psychological aspects of casework.

oThe role will involve participating in regular MDTs and conducting psychological assessments and the delivery of appropriate therapeutic interventions for the full range of referred difficulties accepted by the Service.

oThe role will include assessment and interventions focused on meeting the physical, emotional and social impacts of children and Young people with extended health issues. These will be delivered by the post holder in individual, group, face-to-face and remote formats.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The Symptom Management Service - Recovery from Illness supports Children and Young People coping with the impact of health conditions in their lives; including, Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain. The clinical pathway is focused on working with children Young People and their families to identify and support their needs, in partnership with GPs, Other Allied Health Professionals, specialist teams and community services.

The post holder will be based alongside the Symptom Management Service. The post holder will work in a multi-disciplinary team undertaking direct intervention work with Children / Young People and their families and significant others; consultation work advising staff of other disciplines on the psychological aspects of casework.

The role will involve participating in regular MDTs and conducting psychological assessments and the delivery of appropriate therapeutic interventions for the full range of referred difficulties accepted by the…