Overview
In this role you will support adults with IBD to improve emotional health by delivering a co-produced psychological care pathway within ABUHB. You will work with medical and AHP colleagues, provide direct clinical and group therapy, training, and resource development across hospital and community settings. The role offers cross-functional collaboration, supervision, flexible working, and opportunities to shape new psychological programmes. You will contribute to a patient-centered, learning-oriented environment within a reputable NHS service.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible working
- Comprehensive NHS benefits package
- Learning and development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality psychological information, advice, and workshops for adults, families, and staff
- Offer psychological support, consultation, and joint work with clinical teams
- Deliver individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions
- Develop and evaluate new clinical and psychological programmes
- Contribute to teaching, training, and resource development for staff and patients
- Support staff and services across hospital and community settings
- Foster co-produced care pathways within the IBD service
Key requirements
- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (accredited by HCPC or equivalent)
- Experience working with people with physical health conditions
- Evidence of clinical supervision within a scientist-practitioner framework
- Experience across diverse care settings (outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient, residential)
- Desirable: research and statistical experience; teaching experience; experience with co-production with service users
- Desirable: Welsh language skills
- Warmth and empathy in communication
- Ability to interpret complex client messages and guide through change
- Resilience in high-stress, emotive contexts
- Post-qualification training in psychological practice
- Evidence of CPD and post-qualification specialization
- Academic teaching and public speaking
Practitioner Psychologist – Adults Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
