Practitioner Psychologist Nephrology & Transplant

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic practitioner psychologist to complete our team of psychologists working in Nephrology & Transplant.

The post involves specific clinical input to the Renal Service, including pre-transplant psychological assessment, and a commitment to the development of psychological expertise and a visible care model in specialised renal services.

The service is provided from Cardiff North Dialysis Unit in Pentwyn, however the post-holder will be expected to deliver services across South East Wales.

The post is managed by the Lead Consultant Psychologist for Nephrology & Transplant (Dr Louise Evans).

The post can be offered as a 7 post for newly qualified staff, or as an 8a post for people with appropriate experience. The 8a post is an excellent opportunity for those looking to progress their career, or for established 8as who want to be part of our developing service. We are also keen to hear from newly qualified applicants (and those close to completing their training) as this role can be offered as a 7 developmental post.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Nephrology & Transplant Psychology service.

The post-holder will join a small team of Psychologists, providing psychological care to patients within the renal service.

The role includes consultation, staff training, team formulation and psychological assessment and support to patients and their families. The post holder will be work across dialysis units, as well as from UHW inpatient areas and virtually as patient need requires.

There is access to a wealth of supervision and support within our friendly Psychology department.

We are looking for an applicant with knowledge and experience of working in medical/ health settings. This post would appeal to an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner, who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.

This is an exciting time to join Cardiff & Vale UHB. The UHB has supported the development of psychological expertise in medical settings and there is a growing Clinical Health and Neuropsychology Specialty. There is an active professional network for Clinical Psychologists in South Wales and you would be able to develop your professional and clinical skills via CPD opportunities.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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 focused 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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