Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
As part of an exciting expansion to our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service in Cornwall, we are seeking to recruit a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAPs). This post will join our established psychological services team within EIP, consisting of Clinical Psychologists, Family Therapists, and CBT therapists. The post will be based with our West EIP Team.
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall was established in 2004 and has achieved both local and national recognition for its quality of service and innovative practice. 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 CAPs 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.
* To manage a caseload while undertaking their own clinical programmes of work, within their scope of practice.
About us
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. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Skills and aptitude
* 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.
* Take account of how conflicting information from carers and other healthcare professionals may impact the outcome of assessment.
Qualifications/skills
* 1st psychology degree.
* Degree in Psychology registered as part of the wider psychological workforce with the BPS.
* 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.
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.
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