Opportunity to work in a trauma-informed environment, focusing on understanding and addressing the effects of developmental trauma in young people.
Collaborative team structure consisting of various professionals, including Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and members of the Education and Children’s Services, fostering a holistic approach to care.
Emphasis on regular supervision and mentoring, which supports professional development and reflective practice among team members.
Chance to contribute to meaningful and impactful change in the lives of young people and their families by applying clinical skills and formulating trauma-informed care strategies.
Access to cross-disciplinary learning and leadership opportunities through collaboration with the Enfys team and other services within the health board.
Work within one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, benefiting from a diverse range of career opportunities and specializations.
The Clinical Psychologist position at Goleudy, within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, focuses on providing trauma-informed care to young people facing high levels of distress along with their families and support systems. The service, which aims to be a beacon of hope, emphasises understanding the experiences of young people rather than labeling them by their issues. The multidisciplinary team includes Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and personnel from education and children's services, fostering collaboration with local authority services.
Candidates will work directly with young people and their families to address the impacts of developmental trauma, and they will have opportunities to contribute to training, supervision, and service development. The role promotes the integration of psychological care across various settings and encourages teamwork within the Goleudy and Enfys teams. This is a fixed-term/secondment position until March 31, 2027, and candidates who are Welsh speakers are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates will work directly with young people and their families to address the impacts of developmental trauma, and they will have opportunities to contribute to training, supervision, and service development. The role promotes the integration of psychological care across various settings and encourages teamwork within the Goleudy and Enfys teams. This is a fixed-term/secondment position until March 31, 2027, and candidates who are Welsh speakers are particularly encouraged to apply.
Goleudy is a psychology-led service provided by Cardiff and Value University Health Board in partnership with Cardiff and Vale Local Authority. Goluedy supports young people, their families, and support systems, who are experiencing high levels of distress. The team's name is derived from the Welsh word for Lighthouse and symbolises a ‘beacon of hope’ in the difficult moments for our young people and families.
Goleudy has been developed around core values of providing trauma-informed care, being formulation driven, and attachment focused. The team ethos ensures that shared understanding of young people’s needs are centred around: ‘what has happened to the young person?’ and ‘what has the young person survived’ as opposed to: ‘what is wrong with the young person?’ This understanding will determine how the team supports young people and their families at times of high distress.
The team is comprised of Clinical Psychologists, OTs, Assistant Psychologists and team members from Education and Children’s Services from the Local Authority. In accordance with trauma informed principles the team receives regular supervision, mentoring, reflective practice, formulation conversations and nurture days.
Building, maintaining and growing relationships is key to the team. Emphasis will be placed on working alongside and in partnership with the existing services within the local authority (social work & education) and health systems.
We are looking to recruit a Practitioner Psychologist who is passionate about trauma-informed care and working with young people, families and systems in distress.
The Psychologist will have the opportunity to work clinically with young people, their families and wider support systems to support young people who have experienced developmental trauma. Within Goleudy, there will be opportunities for the psychologist to embrace the full range of competencies and skills of a psychologist including offering consultation, reflective practice, training, supervision and supporting service development to help creating meaningful and impactful change. The post-holder will be integral in developing trauma-informed psychological formulation in the team and beyond to support the care of young people across all areas of their lives. Goleudy works alongside and under the umbrella of the Enfys team so there is a fantastic opportunity to cross-pollinate learning, leadership and support.
This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until 31/03/2027 due to 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Amy Peters Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address:
Goleudy has been developed around core values of providing trauma-informed care, being formulation driven, and attachment focused. The team ethos ensures that shared understanding of young people’s needs are centred around: ‘what has happened to the young person?’ and ‘what has the young person survived’ as opposed to: ‘what is wrong with the young person?’ This understanding will determine how the team supports young people and their families at times of high distress.
The team is comprised of Clinical Psychologists, OTs, Assistant Psychologists and team members from Education and Children’s Services from the Local Authority. In accordance with trauma informed principles the team receives regular supervision, mentoring, reflective practice, formulation conversations and nurture days.
Building, maintaining and growing relationships is key to the team. Emphasis will be placed on working alongside and in partnership with the existing services within the local authority (social work & education) and health systems.
We are looking to recruit a Practitioner Psychologist who is passionate about trauma-informed care and working with young people, families and systems in distress.
The Psychologist will have the opportunity to work clinically with young people, their families and wider support systems to support young people who have experienced developmental trauma. Within Goleudy, there will be opportunities for the psychologist to embrace the full range of competencies and skills of a psychologist including offering consultation, reflective practice, training, supervision and supporting service development to help creating meaningful and impactful change. The post-holder will be integral in developing trauma-informed psychological formulation in the team and beyond to support the care of young people across all areas of their lives. Goleudy works alongside and under the umbrella of the Enfys team so there is a fantastic opportunity to cross-pollinate learning, leadership and support.
This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until 31/03/2027 due to 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Amy Peters Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address:
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Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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