B6 Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Guildford is seeking a Clinical Associate Psychologist to provide psychological assessments and interventions under supervision. The role involves working with clients experiencing complex mental health conditions. Ideal candidates will hold a Clinical Associate in Psychology Degree and have experience in evidence-based psychological care. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with clinical care groups and families.
• Experience offering short-term, evidence-based interventions.
• Experience of working collaboratively with other care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions under supervision.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Maintain high standards of care according to professional guidelines.

Skills

Experience with complex mental health conditions

Ability to provide evidence-based interventions

Collaboration with care professionals

Education

Clinical Associate in Psychology Degree

Registered on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce Register

Job description

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)