Practitioner Psychologist

Are you an experienced Practitioner Psychologist who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to young people who have experienced significant adversity and social injustice? Are you skilled in working in attachment and trauma specialist approaches? Do you enjoy working with systems and delivering service development and innovation? Would you like to join a thriving, growing and welcoming community of Psychologists and Psychotherapists in CTMUHB? We are pleased to invite applications for this new post to deliver specialist psychological care to boys aged 15-17 who are looked after in Parc Prison. You would be part of a small multidisciplinary CAMHS in-reach team and be a valued member of the wider Psychology and Psychotherapy Team in Children & Young People's Community Mental Health Services. Your work would also be supported by forensic psychology specialist colleagues in our FACS team. Your professional development would be supported as part of the Psychology and Psychotherapy Professionals Network across the Health Board. Throughout 2026 we are partnering with the BPS Psychology Matters campaign to highlight the excellent work we do and the difference our professions make to the people we serve in the CTM region., The post holder will contribute to specialist psychology services provide psychological clinical leadership as part of the CTMUHB CAMHS provision into YPU, HMP Parc. This will include contributing to direct client assessments, formulations, intervention plans, consultations, research audit, and training. Part of the role will include advising and consulting on best practice in psychological risk assessment and selection of indicated risk assessment tools and risk management for young people and their systems, including the provision of advice and support to other professionals and carers. The post holder will work with young people who are at current risk of harming others and/or themselves. The post holder will join the HMP Parc YPU in-reach team and will be a member of the Psychological Professions team within the CTM CAMHS service and the CTM CAMHS and Specialised Service Directorate. The post holder will work alongside other Practitioner Psychologists with professional leadership from the Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Children & Young People's Community Mental Health Services., Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community. Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board. Located in the heart of South Wales, we're central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we're creating a space where everyone can thrive. Discover more about working with us here: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - Join CTM Home - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1^st April 2026. Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1^st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086, Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy-Our Health, Our Future-focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.