"My MEDIC Occupational Psychologist"

Cardiff University - College of Biomedical and Life Sciences - School of Medicine - Centre for Medical Education

This is an exciting opportunity to work in My MEDIC, a service that provides coordinated support and skills development for medical students through their study. We are looking for an Occupational Psychologist to join the team of experienced doctors, psychologists, and experts in language and communication. You will provide occupational psychology input to support students who may have complex issues in an empathetic and non-judgemental manner offering bespoke support and signposting to other appropriate services.

The successful candidate will be an accredited Chartered Occupational Psychologist or hold membership of Health and Care Professionals Council or British Psychological Society and have relevant experience of working with young people providing occupational psychology support.

An ability to be a supportive and proactive team member will be key to your success in this role.

The post is based at the Heath Park site.

This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

The post is a part time (14 hours per week, work pattern to be agreed), fixed term position and is available immediately to 31 July 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr Liz Forty, Director of My Medic LDU via fortyl@cardiff.ac.uk or 029 206 88416.

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 per annum, pro rata (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Closing date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.