Research/ Psychology Assistant - INTERNAL

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Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This post is fixed term/secondment for 5 months until 31st March 2027 due to service needs.

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 post holder will be part of the Adult Clinical Psychology Service within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in a role commissioned by CODI Group to work within their homelessness services, including hostels, housing first and floating support services. The post will therefore involve travel across Gwent to various CODI services.

The overall aims of the homelessness psychology service are to increase access to psychological support for homeless people and the staff who work with them. We promote trauma- and attachment-informed care, and support services in the provision of psychologically informed environments. The main focus of this role is to evaluate the project by ensuring data collection and analysis as well as providing feedback to stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

• The main role of the post holder will be data collection and analysis to evaluate the impact of the project
• Assisting in clinically related administration
• Execution of audits.
• Development of audit and/or research projects
• Training and project work.
• There may also be opportunities for more clinically orientated experience including assessments, team formulation, reflective practice, individual or group interventions under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist.

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Ability to use a range of IT skills, for example, statistical packages, graphic packages and databases.

Desirable criteria

• Previous paid employment as an Assistant Psychologist within the NHS Experience of clinical supervision from a HCPC registered practitioner Psychologist
• Publication in either peer reviewed or academic of professional journals

Qualifications And Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good honours degree in Psychology (First or Second Class)
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) and relate to others in situations that can be complex
• Ability to plan and organise own workload
• Able to use supervision appropriately in order to agree and review goals

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis