Trainee Clinical Associate Psychologist

Job summary

Trainee Clinical Associate Psychologist (MSc in Clinical Associate Psychology)

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Department: Children's Care Group, Rotherham

Hours per week: 37.5 hrs per week (permanent)

Salary: Band 5 (18 months) / Band 6 (once qualified)

Rotherham - Trainee CAPS Position

The Children's Care Group are looking to recruit 2 CAPs into the Neurodevelopmental service. We have one CAP post in the Rotherham Neurodevelopmental pathway and the other in the Doncaster Neurodevelopmental Pathway (Autism Pathway). Clinical Associate Psychologists are new roles which have been developed in the NHS to provide greater access to psychologically informed mental health services. Clinical Associate Psychologists fill an identified skills gap between assistant psychologist and qualified clinical psychologists. They are able to practice autonomously with appropriate support, working within their scope of practice and are able to undertake individualised and psychologically informed assessments, develop associated formulations, and deliver formulation-based interventions under the supervision of a registered clinical psychologist. CAPS will be on a band 6 following qualification and will be BPS Registered (rather than HCPC accredited).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for candidates with a GBC eligible Psychology Degree (2:1 or above; if 2.2 with relevant substantial experience) previous experience of working in a health and social care setting. Successful candidates will have a desire to work with children and young people with complex needs within a multi-disciplinary team addressing physical, social and psychological needs.

The CAP Masters training is approximately 18 months, starting in September 2023 provided through The Nottingham Trent University or Plymouth University and runs through an apprenticeship programme with fees covered through the apprenticeship levy. Upon successful completion of the CAP Masters Training you will be offered a permanent Band 6 Clinical Associate Psychologist position.

If you are interested in working with us and would like to discuss the role further, please contact please contact Dr Marianne Smith (Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Lead of the Neurodevelopmental pathways in the Children's Care group) on marianne.smith7@nhs.net.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/