Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

B6 Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)

The closing date is 07 August 2025

Job summary

We are excited to offer opportunity for a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAPS) to join our GCommunity Mental Health Recovery Services (CMHRS) Team. You will be working under supervision of a qualified psychologist and as part of a psychology team to providing evidence-based psychological interventions to people with a range of mental health conditions.

You will support and enhance the professional psychological care of people who use services by providing psychological assessments, treatments, and other types of clinical intervention appropriate to this level of training with individual clients/groups, under supervision. Conducting research and audit activity.

Main duties of the job

To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the BPS Code of Conduct, professional guidelines, and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures, and legislation.

Work within the limits of professional boundaries and capacity and seek appropriate supervision when needed.

To carry out comprehensive psychological assessments and formulation, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions and consultations to support people with complex and chronic needs, under the supervision of a qualified Applied Psychologist.

Please refer the attached job description for full details

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7343719-COMM

Job locations

Redwood Centre

Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Clinical Associate in Psychology Degree (Confirmation required from the training provider regarding the degree)
  • Registered on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce Register

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with relevant clinical care group and their families who experience complex mental health difficulties
  • Experience offering short-term, evidence-based interventions
  • Experience of working collaboratively with other care professionals
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Clinical Associate in Psychology Degree (Confirmation required from the training provider regarding the degree)
  • Registered on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce Register

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with relevant clinical care group and their families who experience complex mental health difficulties
  • Experience offering short-term, evidence-based interventions
  • Experience of working collaboratively with other care professionals

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redwood Centre

Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redwood Centre

Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Dr Sarah Worden

sarah.worden@sabp.nhs.uk

01483443551

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7343719-COMM

Job locations

Redwood Centre

Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX


Supporting documents

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