Job summary We are looking for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the Initial Response Service. Applicants will need to be self-motivated,ideally have prior experience of working in an acute mental health services and have completed the MSc course in Clinical Associate Psychology to be considered for this post. Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of The British Psychological Society (BPS) Main duties of the job A Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) is a member of the Psychology Department who works as an semi-autonomous practitioner within an agreed scope of practice in an identified clinical team, under the direct supervision of an HCPC registered, qualified Practitioner Psychologist. CAPs work as scientist practitioners and use psychological knowledge, research and theory to reduce psychological distress and to enhance psychological wellbeing. Their interventions are informed, but not wholly determined, by problem-specific treatment protocols, adapted using the developing evidence base, applied service research and evaluation to formulate interventions, in conjunction with their clinical supervisor. CAPs provide a specialist mental health service for patients / service users of the identified team in which they are based. They also work together across service boundaries to provide consultation, supervision, training and service development to the wider Trust. They provide psychological expertise and support to the teams through research to Master's level, service evaluation and the dissemination of outcome measures. 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. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services. Date posted 16 January 2025 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 201-25-056 Job locations Longreach House Camborne & Redruth Community Hospital Redruth TR15 3EU Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Psychology Successfully completed an accredited MSC degree apprenticeship in Clinical Associate of Psychology in mental health in adults Has registration as a CAP with the BPS on their Wider Psychological Workforce Register Understand British Psychological Society (BPS) Professional Code of Conduct, local and national policies and procedures that define scope of practice Understand the range of behavioural change models including health belief models to synthesise best practice in the absence of a strong evidence base, or existence of clinical practice guidelines Desirable Experience of working within an acute adult mental health setting Skills Essential 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 Able to assess limits of professional boundaries and capacity and understand when to seek appropriate supervision/advice on practice and whom to refer to so as to ensure best care Knowledge and implementation of local, regional and national policy Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Psychology Successfully completed an accredited MSC degree apprenticeship in Clinical Associate of Psychology in mental health in adults Has registration as a CAP with the BPS on their Wider Psychological Workforce Register Understand British Psychological Society (BPS) Professional Code of Conduct, local and national policies and procedures that define scope of practice Understand the range of behavioural change models including health belief models to synthesise best practice in the absence of a strong evidence base, or existence of clinical practice guidelines Desirable Experience of working within an acute adult mental health setting Skills Essential 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 Able to assess limits of professional boundaries and capacity and understand when to seek appropriate supervision/advice on practice and whom to refer to so as to ensure best care Knowledge and implementation of local, regional and national policy 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Longreach House Camborne & Redruth Community Hospital Redruth TR15 3EU Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)