Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) - Adult Eating Disorder Service
Band 6
Main area: Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) - Adult Eating Disorder Service
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 364-A-7725-G
Site: Sankey House
Town: Pitsea
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum plus 5% Fringe High Cost Allowance
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated, qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to join our friendly and well-established Community Adult Eating Disorder Service south team. You will be working alongside Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, psychological therapists and Assistant Psychologists as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the Band 6 Clinical Associate in Psychology who trained working with adults with mental problems, preferably in community settings. Experience of working with eating disorders is preferable. CAPs are able to practice autonomously with appropriate support, working within their scope of practice, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist practitioner.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* Masters Clinical Associate in Psychology qualification.
* Eligibility for registration on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce register as an Associate Psychologist.
Knowledge
* Masters level knowledge of psychological theory and research, including psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation.
* Masters level knowledge of mental health presentations, within adult mental health services.
Skills/Experience
* Relevant supervised experience of delivering psychological assessments and interventions in adult mental health and community services.
* Experience of working in a setting with service users presenting with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
* Full driving licence and car available for work purposes.
Please note: staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.
Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.
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