Job summary
Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) Band 7 (subject to Annex 21 for first two years)
As part of the NHS Wales's Strategic Mental Health Workforce Plan, Health Boards are recruiting to a number of Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) posts. Successful applicants will be employed by an NHS Wales Health Board working within local adult or older adult psychology services. There is a single national selection process to appoint to the CAAP posts. If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide your preference for the available roles, and this is the position you will be interview for.
Under the supervision of a practitioner psychologist, the role will include the practice and development of evidence-based and theory-driven assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation skills to work with people experiencing psychological difficulties. There will also be opportunities to utilise research skills to conduct Quality Improvement projects, typically in the form of service evaluations or audits.
During the first year of employment, you will study a fully funded MSc Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology - Adult Lifespan programme at Cardiff University to acquire the CAAP competencies described by the British Psychological Society. Typically, you will work clinically three days a week and study two days a week. The educational programme is delivered approximately 50% distance learning and 50% face to face.
Main duties of the job
The role will include psychological assessment, short to medium term therapeutic interventions, involvement in innovative service delivery and developing psychologically informed working practice with a range of colleagues. There is also the opportunity to contribute to service evaluation audit, research and training within the service.
For more information on the CAAP role:Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) - HEIW
For more information on the MSc Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology - Adult Lifespan programme at Cardiff University:Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology - Adult Lifespan (CAAP-AL) (MSc) - Study - Cardiff University
For queries regarding the recruitment process, enquires can be sent to:caaps_masters@cardiff.ac.uk
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Please note that Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology are employed by, and work within, local health boards. HEIW has no role in shortlisting or interviewing for the positions.
This year, CAAP positions are available across multiple Health Boards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have an undergraduate psychology degree of at least 2:2, or have completed an MSc Psychology Conversion, conferring eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to the corresponding documents including job descriptions and person specifications. Information can also be provided in other formats if needed.
Interviews will be held remotely: 10/07/2025, 11/07/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have an undergraduate psychology degree of at least 2:2, or have completed an MSc Psychology Conversion, conferring eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to the corresponding documents including job descriptions and person specifications. Information can also be provided in other formats if needed.
Interviews will be held remotely: 10/07/2025, 11/07/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, (Class 2.2 or higher).
- Have a post-graduate Masters level (or equivalent) degree in Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications or training in psychological theory, intervention or research.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work within multi-disciplinary services and with colleagues from a variety of professional backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience of working in services involved in the provision of psychological care.
- Experience of delivering psychological intervention or training.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to manage confidential information and know how and when to share this information appropriately.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to use technology to support clinical work.
- Self-motivated and committed to working in partnership to develop self and others as well as wider networks.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, (Class 2.2 or higher).
- Have a post-graduate Masters level (or equivalent) degree in Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications or training in psychological theory, intervention or research.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work within multi-disciplinary services and with colleagues from a variety of professional backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience of working in services involved in the provision of psychological care.
- Experience of delivering psychological intervention or training.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to manage confidential information and know how and when to share this information appropriately.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to use technology to support clinical work.
- Self-motivated and committed to working in partnership to develop self and others as well as wider networks.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
