Location
Mancot, Wales, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
Agenda for Change Band 4 (dependent on NHS pay scale)
About Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
They’re the largest health organisation in Wales, caring for over 700,000 people across North Wales. Their CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) team in Flintshire is passionate about nurturing young minds. At their core, they value collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning. With strong academic ties to Bangor University and a real-world impact across Wrexham and Flintshire, they’re building brighter futures, one young person at a time.
Job details
Benefits
- Permanent post – Stability and room to grow
- Skilled Worker Sponsorship available – Open to international candidates
- Supportive team culture – Learn alongside psychologists and multi-disciplinary experts
- Training opportunities – Contribute to university-level teaching and get clinical exposure
- Community-focused – Travel across Wrexham and Flintshire for hands-on impact
- Career development – Ideal stepping stone into Clinical Psychology or CAMHS careers
Requirements
- Good honours degree in Psychology
- Experience working with children or young people in health, social care, or educational settings
- Confident in planning own workload with support from senior psychologists
- Some understanding of mental health in young people
- Welsh language skills a plus but not essential
- Willingness to work flexibly across community settings
Salary Details
Pay will be aligned with Agenda for Change Band 4, with full NHS benefits and pension. Exact figures depend on current NHS banding and prior experience.
About the Role
This full-time, permanent role sits at the heart of Flintshire CAMHS, supporting school-aged children and adolescents through mental health assessments, play-based interventions, and therapeutic work. You’ll be based at Catherine Gladstone House, with regular outreach across Wrexham and Flintshire. The work’s varied and meaningful—from one-on-one support to contributing to early intervention initiatives in the community.
Working closely under the supervision of a clinical psychologist, you’ll plan sessions, assist in assessments, and help implement care programmes. There’s also the chance to contribute to university-level research and placements with Bangor University’s Clinical Psychology Programme. It’s hands-on, human-centred, and incredibly rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist clinical psychologists with psychological services across the region
- Plan and manage own tasks with guidance from senior colleagues
- Undertake therapeutic assessments with children and families
- Support implementation of care plans
- Participate in ongoing research and university-based teaching
- Work in line with ethical and professional standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required before appointment.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive space. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally encouraged to apply.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Address: Catherine Gladstone House, Mancot, Wales
- Contact: HR Recruitment Team via NHS Jobs platform
Reference Number
050-AHP289-0424-A
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