Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP)

• Undertake specialised psychological assessments with individuals who may present with complex and enduring mental health needs.
• Contribute to the development of psychological formulations to inform care planning and treatment delivery.
• Deliver structured, evidence-based and psychologically informed interventions, both individually and in groups, appropriate to your training, competence and experience.
• Work with service users within a psychology and trauma-informed framework to promote recovery and improve mental wellbeing.
• Conduct psychological and psychometric assessments and observations, under the guidance of a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Assess and manage clinical risk in consultation with supervising psychologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and families.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, statutory agencies, and voluntary sector partners to support positive outcomes.
• Contribute to audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Deliver training, support and psychologically informed guidance to colleagues and partner agencies where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce professional reports and correspondence in line with Trust standards.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Essential

• Masters level qualification as an Adult or Child and Young Person's (as relevant to the specific post) Clinical Associate Psychologist in Applied Psychology accredited by the BPS.
• Successful completion of the end point assessment for a CAP Apprenticeship.
• Current full membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registration on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce Register.

Essential

• Experience of working as a trainee, apprentice or qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist within the specific clinical area of practice (e.g. Community Adult Mental Health services, inpatient urgent care).
• Experience of working effectively under supervision from a registered Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to the delivery of specific psychological interventions/protocols.
• Experience of providing supervision to health or social care staff.
• Experience of developing therapeutic relationships with people who are hard-to-engage.
• Experience of delivering training.

Essential

• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service and willingness to drive to different locations across the county.