Job overview
We are delighted to be recruiting a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) to work in the Psychological Skills Service (PSS). CAPs are a key member of the PSS Team and provide trauma informed and evidence-based psychological assessments and formulation and deliver both individual and group interventions under the supervision of a registered practitioner psychologist. CAPs work semi-autonomously within their scope of practice, supporting individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs.
The Psychological Skills Service was developed as part of the Exemplar project in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS trust (CPFT). CPFT were chosen by NHS England as one of the national exemplar pilot sites for the redesign and transformation of primary and community mental health care.
The goal of this transformation project was to develop and deliver a new service paradigm that seeks to provide a more seamless pathway of mental health care and eliminate current gaps between services. The PSS is a trauma informed service, acknowledging that most clients referred to the service, have experienced some form of trauma in their lives.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP), you will be a core member of staff offering specialised psychological assessment and formulation for clients presenting with complex mental health. You will also provide evidence based psychological interventions (individual and group) appropriate to your skills and training, to target the many representations of complex trauma.
You will work alongside a Team Manager, Psychologist, Psychological Therapist, CAPs, Assistant Psychologist, Support Workers, and an Occupational Therapist. You will also work closely with the countywide consultant and principle psychologists and maintain close links with the other two PSS teams covering the county.
Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
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