Job summary
Clinical Associates in Psychology are graduate psychologists (with a completed degree in Psychology or equivalent conversion course) who fill an identified skills gap between assistant psychologists and qualified clinical psychologists. This apprenticeship programme allows talented psychology graduates to access clinical roles where they can be trained on-the-job in delivering high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions within the Herefordshire acute and community teams.
Applications are invited for a Band 5/6 Clinical Associate in Psychology apprenticeship post working with children and young people. The expected start for the apprenticeship programme is September 2024 and you will join a CAP training programme at Exeter University. The CAP Apprenticeship is paid at Band 5 and is eighteen-months full-time training divided between work-based experience (up to 4 days per week) and academic teaching and study. The apprentice will achieve a Masters level qualification. Once this qualification has been obtained you will be transferred to a permanent Band 6 role which serves the psychological therapies community and acute teams in Herefordshire. There will be a commitment to remain in this post for a minimum of 2 years post qualifying.
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Main duties of the job
The postholder will play an important role working
with children, young people and their families in the delivery of psychological
assessment and formulation and in the delivery of a range of evidence based psychological
interventions. Throughout your
employment with the Trust you will receive regular supervision from a qualified
practitioner psychologist and will work within an agreed scope of practice,
although we expect this to change and develop as your skills and experience
increase.
Please note that if you are
considering applying for Clinical Psychology or other doctoral level training
courses now or within the next three years, it would not be advisable to apply
for the CAP Programme at this stage. This is because it involves a time
commitment beyond the initial training period of the apprenticeship. The CAP
programme offers a career pathway to doctoral training as a practitioner
psychologist.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Behave consistently with the values and
beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
- Act as a role model to colleagues,
always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
- Undertake a structured programme of
learning including personal study, academic work, placement learning and
assessment leading to the award of the end point assessment and the MSc in
Clinical Associate Psychology.
- Undertake specialised psychological
assessments, treatments and other types of clinical intervention appropriate to
this level of training with individual and groups of patients within the Child
and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Become able to work independently, under
supervision, on a day-to-day basis. This work will be reviewed regularly with
supervision usually being offered by a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
- Provide clinical support to patients,
their families and colleagues within the services provided by the Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Perform other duties of a similar kind
appropriate to the grade that may be required from time to time by their
clinical psychology supervisor and/or manager.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Behave consistently with the values and
beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
- Act as a role model to colleagues,
always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
- Undertake a structured programme of
learning including personal study, academic work, placement learning and
assessment leading to the award of the end point assessment and the MSc in
Clinical Associate Psychology.
- Undertake specialised psychological
assessments, treatments and other types of clinical intervention appropriate to
this level of training with individual and groups of patients within the Child
and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Become able to work independently, under
supervision, on a day-to-day basis. This work will be reviewed regularly with
supervision usually being offered by a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
- Provide clinical support to patients,
their families and colleagues within the services provided by the Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Perform other duties of a similar kind
appropriate to the grade that may be required from time to time by their
clinical psychology supervisor and/or manager.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Single or Joint Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above, if 2:2 must also have substantial relevant experience)
- Evidence of training/CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in the specialism
- GCSE Maths and English level 4/C above or level 2 functional skills in Maths/English
- Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society via qualification recognition or by alternative route
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience with the service user group or experience in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-professional team/multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Some experience of using/manipulating Psychological test equipment for use in formal testing situations
Knowledge
Desirable
- Practical working knowledge of at least one relevant psychological approach e.g. CBT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work and organise own diary
Desirable
- Ability to keep and maintain appropriate records in electronic or hard copy in line with Trust policies and Professional guidelines
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Willingness to work in the face of emotive and distressing problems, and possible verbal abuse/threat of physical abuse. Experience preferred
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Single or Joint Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above, if 2:2 must also have substantial relevant experience)
- Evidence of training/CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in the specialism
- GCSE Maths and English level 4/C above or level 2 functional skills in Maths/English
- Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society via qualification recognition or by alternative route
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience with the service user group or experience in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-professional team/multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Some experience of using/manipulating Psychological test equipment for use in formal testing situations
Knowledge
Desirable
- Practical working knowledge of at least one relevant psychological approach e.g. CBT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work and organise own diary
Desirable
- Ability to keep and maintain appropriate records in electronic or hard copy in line with Trust policies and Professional guidelines
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Willingness to work in the face of emotive and distressing problems, and possible verbal abuse/threat of physical abuse. Experience preferred
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Aconbury North, Worcester Royal Hospital
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1JG
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
