Job summary A CAP is a semi-autonomous psychological practitioner working under the direct supervision of an experienced and HCPC registered clinical psychologist, delivering treatment within their scope of practice. CAPs are scientist-practitioners who utilise psychological knowledge, research and theory to reduce psychological distress and enhance psychological wellbeing in the clients they work with. The post holder will be responsible for assisting in providing highly specialist psychology services to adults with complex psychosis with co-morbid conditions (e.g. ASD, substance misuse) and their families We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Associate Psychologist to work within the community rehabilitation service in East Kent. Everyone in the team is committed and passionate with a strong, shared values base: placing the person with psychosis and their family at the centre of care. Main duties of the job The post-holder will work semi-autonomously alongside community rehabilitation multi-disciplinary colleagues. The role will involve provision of individual & manualised group psychological therapy, positive behaviour support, and delivering training. The role also involves service evaluation and audits. The post holder will work in collaboration with MDT colleagues, service users, carers, community services and partner organisations towards the overall provision of evidence based, cost effective, direct and indirect person centred interventions. About us Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 380-EK240 Job locations The Beacon Manston Road Ramsgate CT12 6NT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Achieved qualification as a CAP Desirable Other training Experience Essential Transferable clinical experience to working with people with psychosis group experience Desirable Experience working with people with co-morbid conditions (ASD, substance misuse) Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Achieved qualification as a CAP Desirable Other training Experience Essential Transferable clinical experience to working with people with psychosis group experience Desirable Experience working with people with co-morbid conditions (ASD, substance misuse) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Address The Beacon Manston Road Ramsgate CT12 6NT Employer's website https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)