Job summary
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is pleased to
advertise a Band 6 Clinical Associate Psychologist, based in
Exeter in our Eating Disorder Pathway. This is an opportunity to support
children and young people experiencing eating difficulties, including Anorexia
Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, ARFID, and related challenges.
You will work as part of a psychologically informed
multi-disciplinary team, delivering structured, evidence-based interventions,
supporting assessments, and helping promote recovery through trauma-informed,
person-centred care, as well as getting involved in service projects and audit.
You will be supervised by a Clinical Psychologist and
receive regular CPD opportunities, working in a service committed to inclusive,
reflective and high-quality clinical care.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions under supervision
- Contribute to assessment, formulation, and care planning
- Support group and individual work with young people and families
- Liaise with schools, professionals and partner agencies
- Take part in service evaluation and clinical audit
This is an ideal opportunity for a CAP looking to grow their clinical skills or a developmental opportunity to become a trainee CAP and make a meaningful difference in a warm and supportive team.
About us
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.
CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework.
CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training.
Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full job description and person specification please refer to the job description attached to this advert, which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full job description and person specification please refer to the job description attached to this advert, which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Post-Graduate level knowledge of applied psychological theory and research within the relevant area of practice (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
- Awareness of the range of presentations within the relevant area of practice and of the common multi-disciplinary services offered
- Awareness and understanding of professional level/requirements of role.
- Potential car use for clinical travel; required to travel to placements across large geographical area and visit a range of settings, including home visits
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification as a Clinical Associate Psychologist (Children and Young People) demonstrated through a masters degree in Applied Psychology accredited by the BPS.
- Successful completion of the end point assessment for a CAP Apprenticeship
- Current membership of the British Psychological Society and individual accreditation as a CAP once national accreditation schemes are available.
Desirable
- Further training in a specific model of Psychological Intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a trainee, apprentice or qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist within the specific clinical area of practice (e.g. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
- Experience of working effectively under supervision from a registered Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to the delivery of specific psychological therapies providing clinical supervision
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Post-Graduate level knowledge of applied psychological theory and research within the relevant area of practice (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
- Awareness of the range of presentations within the relevant area of practice and of the common multi-disciplinary services offered
- Awareness and understanding of professional level/requirements of role.
- Potential car use for clinical travel; required to travel to placements across large geographical area and visit a range of settings, including home visits
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification as a Clinical Associate Psychologist (Children and Young People) demonstrated through a masters degree in Applied Psychology accredited by the BPS.
- Successful completion of the end point assessment for a CAP Apprenticeship
- Current membership of the British Psychological Society and individual accreditation as a CAP once national accreditation schemes are available.
Desirable
- Further training in a specific model of Psychological Intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a trainee, apprentice or qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist within the specific clinical area of practice (e.g. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
- Experience of working effectively under supervision from a registered Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to the delivery of specific psychological therapies providing clinical supervision
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
