Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

We are seeking two Assistant Psychologists who are passionate about promoting the emotional health and well-being of children and young people with developmental delay or disability and their families. These posts will be part of the Children with Additional Needs (CAN DWR) and the Intensive Positive Behavioural Support (iPBS) teams.

The teams work to promote emotional wellbeing and development in children with developmental delay and learning disabilities, their families and systems of support.

The postholders will work alongside multi-disciplinary teams and will make close links with colleagues within the children's centres, education, social care and the third sector. The postholders will support outreach through developing and delivering workshops and toolkits and partnering with projects in the local community.

The postholders will work alongside the Clinical Psychologist to run groups and provide psychological support to young people, families and their systems of support.

The postholders will have a passion for working with children and young people with developmental delay and a strong values base that links with an attachment informed positive behavioural support approach. This post is a fixed term/secondment for 7 months until 31st March 2027 to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job The post holders will play a key role in promoting the psychological wellbeing of children and young people with developmental delay or disability and learning disabilities, their families and the staff who support them, through: Outreach work with systems of support Psychological work with children and young people, their families and systems of support alongside a Clinical Psychologist

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

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responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Good honours degree in Psychology (First or High 2:1 Class) Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS Desirable Post-graduate Masters in a clinically relevant area e.g. Child development, behaviour, research skills.

Experience Essential Previous work as an Assistant Psychologist or extensive previous work within a health care or social care setting.

Previous work with children Desirable Previous work within Paediatrics / Children with additional needs service 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.

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