Clinical Associate Psychologist
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In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites.Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job overview
As part of an exciting expansion to our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service in Cornwall, we are seeking to recruit qualified Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs).
These posts will join our established psychological services team within EIP, consisting of Clinical Psychologists, Family Therapists, and CBT therapists. One post will be based with our East EIP Team, and the other with our West EIP Team.
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall was established in 2004 and since then, has gone from strength to strength.
It has achieved both local and national recognition for its quality of service and innovative practice. The Early Intervention Service is part of the Trust’s Community Service Line which is also significantly expanding its psychological therapy provision in line with mental health transformation.
The EIP service is also about to further expand by developing a pathway for ‘at risk mental states’ (ARMS), so it is an exciting time to be joining the service.
Our CAP’s work closely with other members of our psychological services team and the EIP MDT. They will provide psychological assessments and therapies to EIP clients and families/carers, and support the wider MDT with psychological aspects of care.
Supervision and ongoing support and training will be provided to enable you to develop your expertise, and we have close links with both Exeter and Plymouth Universities.
Main duties of the job- To be accountable for delivering psychological assessments, formulations, interventions and research within their scope of practice.
- Undertake regular clinical psychology supervision in accordance with British Psychological Society (BPS) standards for accredited practice; understanding clinical supervision provides opportunities for others to review and modify their practice, maintain high professional standards of competence and to enhance the delivery of individualised care.
- To manage a caseload while undertaking their own clinical programmes of work, within their scope of practice.
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area.This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Role requirement
Essential criteria- Degree in Psychology
- Registered as part of the wider psychological workforce with the BPS
- Completed CAP Masters degree apprenticeship
- Experience of working as a qualified CAP in secondary MH setting
- Experience of working within acute adult mental health or CAMHS setting
- Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis
Skills and apitutude
Essential criteria- Understand how to analyse and appraise key theoretical concepts of psychological models of treatment both at individual and group level recognised in evidence-based national guidelines
- Communicate effectively, share information and check understanding using clear language and appropriate, written materials, making reasonable adjustments where appropriate in order to optimise people’s understanding
- Take account of how conflicting and sometimes contradictory information from carers and other healthcare professionals, in emotive and challenging situations and contexts, may impact on the outcome of assessment
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
- Protected CPD time for registered staff
- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
- Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
- Free DBS checks where required
- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644