OUR VALUES IN ACTION
Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty and Responsibility.
Role
NHS Borders CAMHS Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) – Children & Young People – Band 7, 1 WTE, Fixed term (24 months), based at Andrew Lang Unit, Selkirk.
Overview
We invite internal applications for a CAAP post focusing primarily on neurodevelopmental (ND) patient flows. The role involves assessment, formulation, and intervention within our integrated CAMHS and ND service.
Responsibilities
* Organise, coordinate, and undertake neurodevelopmental and intellectual disability assessment components.
* Prepare evidence for diagnostically focused formulation meetings.
* Produce formal correspondence and deliver direct feedback to children, young people, and families.
* Contribute to multi‑agency meetings.
* Deliver interventions for families of neurodivergent CYPs as appropriate.
* Perform general CAMHS clinical duties on rota.
* Take part in ND‑focused projects such as group work or development of video/written resources.
Qualifications
* CAAP competencies.
or completed the 2025 Course with the ND additional training addon.
* Recent post‑qualification experience delivering ND work with children and young people, or a CAAP with clear evidence of such experience.
* Competence in contemporary neurodiversity assessment and evidence‑based mental health interventions (e.g., CBT).
* Experience of family‑based assessment and feedback, psycho‑education, and group work with CYPs and/or parents.
* Desirable: familiarity with LIAM/BA approaches and parenting interventions (e.g., Incredible Years, Triple P, Mellow Parenting), knowledge of trauma and attachment.
* Proficiency in holistic formulation, reflective practice, supervision, caseload organisation, and high‑quality written and verbal communication.
Supervision & Support
Supervision will be provided by a Clinical Psychologist. Peer support, line management and CPD are integral to our team ethos.
Work Placement
Base: ALU (Selkirk). Clinics delivered across the Scottish Borders, including Borders General Hospital and locality bases, and via Near Me where appropriate. Off‑site readiness is essential; access to a car is almost mandatory.
Benefits & Working Conditions
Part‑time hours are reduced pro‑rata in line with changes to the Agenda for Change working week. There will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate. We consider relocation expenses for eligible candidates.
Contact
Dr Andy Gentil, Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Lead for CAMHS Psychology, NHS Borders
Tel: 01750 23715
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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