Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Clinical/Practitioner Psychologist to join the ABUHB Paediatric ARFID Service. The ABUHB Paediatric ARFID service was the first operational ARFID service in Wales and we retain close links with regional and national developments. There is currently a focus on developing ARFID pathways across Wales so this is an exciting time to join this service. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team supporting children, young people and their families living with ARFID. ABUHB Paediatric ARFID Service comprises of Dietetic and Psychology input, and there are hopes to expand this further to include other disciplines. The service sits uniquely across both CAMHS and Paediatric Psychology.



This post will be working with CYPs and their Families. You will maintain close professional links with the wider child psychology team and will be professionally supported and managed within the Paediatric Psychology Service.



In this role, you will provide psychological assessments, individual and group interventions, and develop/contribute to personalised intervention plans. You will collaborate closely with and offer training and consultation to dietitians, physicians, and other health, education and social care professionals.



You will have a passion for supporting young people, their families and systems, excellent communication skills, and experience in either eating disorder services or Paediatric Psychology services.



To provide a psychological service to children and families in the population served by the specified service as directed by the

Head of Paediatric Clinical Psychology Service and Paediatric ARFID Service.

This includes 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. It involves conducting psychological assessments

and the delivery of appropriate therapeutic interventions for the full range of referred difficulties accepted by the Service.

To provide teaching, training and supervision of the psychological work of psychologists and of staff of other disciplines.

To conduct and supervise research and audit, and to develop and evaluate new clinical and psychological programmes, as a major

responsibility of the job. To participate in relevant research/audit groups, as required by the Family and Therapies Division.

To contribute to the development of new psychological services and participate in the Paediatric Clinical Psychology Service and

Paediatric ARFID Service planning and development and advise the Head of Child and Family Psychology and Therapies Service

and Paediatric ARFID Service.



Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply



Mae croeso i ymgeiswyr sy'n siarad Cymraeg a/neu Saesneg geisio am y swydd hon



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.



Please see attached JD/PS for further details of the job alongside main responsibilities, if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.



There are additional temporary hours at 8a across Paediatric Psychology and the wider Child and Family Psychology service that could be discussed.