clinical associate

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Dawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

CPD opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

NHS Trust is seeking a Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the Primary Care Network Psychology Team in England. The role focuses on delivering assessments, formulations and group interventions for adults with severe mental health needs within a collaborative PCN setting.

You will work autonomously and with colleagues, contributing to service development, outreach and CPD provisions. Training and development opportunities are emphasised to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist with experience in adult mental health.
• Experience delivering psychological input in primary care networks.
• Ability to assess, formulate and deliver interventions within professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation and interventions for adults with complex needs.
• Deliver group interventions and contribute to service development and CPD.
• Offer one-to-one work where appropriate and provide professional consultation to PCN staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Adult mental health experience

Clinical assessment

Education

CA Psychologist accreditation

Job description

Are you a Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact on adults facing severe, long-term mental health challenges? Do you want to support the dedicated teams working with these individuals while utilising opportunities in teaching, research and service development? Join our compassionate and collaborative Primary Care Network Psychology Team in Telford & Wrekin, where we take pride in fostering a supportive, innovative, and nurturing team culture. We are dedicated to encouraging creativity and continuous improvement as we expand and enhance our services. Our group interventions service supports clients with severe and enduring mental health issues who do not meet the criteria for IAPT or Adult Community Mental Health Teams. While we primarily offer group interventions, one-to-one interventions are available in specific circumstances. We work closely with other mental health teams and services. We are committed to your professional development, offering ongoing training and growth opportunities to help you thrive in your career.

• To provide an excellent standard of psychological and clinical input into the Primary Care Networks in order to meet the needs of people in primary care with complex psychological needs and provide support to general practice and mental health staff working in primary care.
• To provide psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to clients with a range of psychological presentations within the PCN.
• To work both autonomously and in consultation with colleagues, making appropriate decisions within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the employing organisation's policies and procedures.
• To offer advice and consultation on service users' psychological care to clinical colleagues within the PCNs and to other professionals as appropriate.
• To arrange and participate in Outreach work to build relationships and increase referrals from other services., What Were Looking For
  A reflective, open-minded clinical associate psychologistwho thrives in a collaborative, team-focused setting and is a team player.
• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills, with a keen ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Experienceand interestin working withadults with severe mental health conditions, utilising a range of therapeutic approaches.
• An interest in group interventionsand developing skills in managinggroups dynamicsor relational processes.
• Ability and/ or willingnessto integrate a range of therapeutic models into your practice and development of the group psychology offers.
• A strong passion for service development and team support is essential., Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist
• Experience of working with clients with mental health difficulties, Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist
• Experience of working with clients experiencing mental health difficulties, Experience of group work

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.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

• Collaborative & Compassionate Team:Become part of a psychologically minded team that values innovation, creativity, and mutual support.
• A Land of Opportunities: The successful applicant will conduct assessments, formulations and deliver group interventions tailored to meet the needs of our clients, contribute to and help shape the CPD offerings for staff within our services, and support the development of collaborative relationships with other services. Additionally, there will be opportunities for one-to-one work with clients.
• Personal and Professional Growth:In addition to clinical development, there are numerous opportunities for supervision, service development, research and leadership.
• This is an opportunity to be part of an empowering, team-oriented environment where your contributions will truly matter and be valued.