Clinical Associate in Psychology

St Andrew's Healthcare; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension

Sickness policy

Blue Light Card

27 days leave + bank holidays

Life cover

Electric car lease

Cycle to work

Healthcare cash plan

Free parking

Paid DBS application

Descripción de la vacante

St Andrew’s Healthcare in Birmingham seeks a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist (Adult Mental Health) to join our Psychology department. The role is on-site, permanent and involves independent day-to-day clinical work with regular supervision from a HCPC registered Psychologist.

The post requires a Masters in Clinical Associate Psychology (Adult) and eligibility for BPS Wider Psychology Workforce registration.

Formación

• Masters level knowledge of psychological theory and practice.
• Experience with assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation.
• Familiarity with CPD requirements and professional ethics.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake psychological assessments including risk assessments.
• Develop clinical formulations to inform care planning.
• Deliver structured, evidence-based interventions (individual & group).
• Assess and manage clinical and forensic risk with supervisor.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Collaborate with MDTs to support recovery.
• Contribute to audits, research and service development.
• Provide psychological consultation and training to staff.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Resilience under stress

Handling distressing situations

Professional conduct

Educación

Masters Clinical Associate in Psychology (Adult)

BPS Wider Psychological Workforce registration eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Location: St Andrew’s Healthcare, Birmingham

Address: 70 Dogpool Lane, Stirchley, B30 2XR

Hours: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £37,969

Grade: Band 6

Specialty: Adult Mental Health

Closing date for applications: 1 st November 2026

Interviews will be on: 12 th November 2026 (in person)

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist, trained in adult mental health to join our warm and welcoming Psychology department at St Andrew’s Healthcare, Birmingham.

As a Clinical Associate Psychologist, you will play an important role in supporting our patients with longstanding and complex mental health difficulties, using psychological theory and evidence-based interventions to deliver effective care. You will undertake psychological assessments, develop clinical and risk formulations, deliver interventions, facilitate training and participate in research and service development projects to inform and enhance clinical practice. You will work as a semi-autonomous practitioner, managing your day-to-day clinical work independently whilst receiving regular supervision and support from a HCPC registered Psychologist. This is a patient facing role and you will be expected to work on site.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake psychological assessments including risk assessments with individuals who may present with complex and enduring forensic and mental health needs.
• Contribute to the development of psychological formulations to inform care planning and treatment delivery.
• Deliver structured, evidence-based and psychologically informed interventions, both on an individual basis and in groups.
• Assess and manage clinical and forensic risk in consultation with the supervising psychologist and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues (Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Nurses and Occupational Therapists) and statutory agencies to support positive outcomes of patients’ recovery journey.
• Contribute to audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Deliver training and provide psychological consultation to colleagues and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce professional reports and correspondence in line with the Charity’s standards.

Person specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• All employees are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with St Andrew’s Healthcare’s CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Charity’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy that the Charity is fully committed to proactively promoting diversity, equality of opportunity and human rights for all and to creating a culture of inclusivity for the people who provide our services (employees) and the people who use our services.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Completion of Masters Clinical Associate in Psychology (Adult).
• Registered with, or eligible for registration with, the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce register.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working as a CAP in adult mental health.
• Relevant supervised experience of delivering psychological assessments and interventions in Adult Mental Health services
• Experience of working with adults presenting with mental health difficulties.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working effectively under supervision from a registered Practitioner Psychologist
• A commitment to maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with BPS Wider Psychological Workforce Register requirements.
• Research and audit skills to evidence the efficacy of specialist interventions.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working or training in a forensic setting (e.g. prison/inpatient/community).
• Experience of contributing to the delivery of specific psychological interventions such as DBT
• Experience of developing therapeutic relationships with people who have significant barriers to engagement.
• Experience of delivering training.
• Experience of writing professional report and risk assessment reports, including the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and HCR-20 reports.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Masters level knowledge of psychological theory and research, including psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation.
• Masters level knowledge of mental health within the adult population.
• Masters level knowledge of applied research design and methodology.
• Knowledge of the role of psychological services within the healthcare sector.
• Ability to draw upon a specific theoretical knowledge base in the analysis of facts or situations to arrive at appropriate formulations, under clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of psychological theory relating to the impact of adverse experiences and environment on mental health and well-being.
• Awareness of their own competence and expertise within their scope of practices.
• Awareness of the expectations of professional and ethical behaviour and act in accordance with these.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Skills in conceptualising, analysing and communicating complex information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport, communicate empathically and sensitively in a manner appropriate to the context and recipient.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• An ability to contain and work effectively with both individual and organisational stress.
• An ability to work with and manage distressing/highly emotional circumstances.
• An ability to work with and manage behaviours that can be challenging from patients. Respectful and collaborative approach to patients, families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Good organisational skills and an ability to work well under pressure including meeting deadlines.

Contractual Requirements

Essential criteria

• Maintenance of Charity’s essential training.

Physical Requirements

Essential criteria

• Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.

Additional Information

• Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
• If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process, we will contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.
• For the successful candidate, DBS disclosure and references is mandatory before commencement of employment.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo an induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be a combination of in person and in an e-learning format
• Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About Us

We are St Andrew’s Healthcare, a mental health charity with a clear purpose: to inspire hope for people living with complex mental health needs. Our Birmingham site is on an ambitious improvement journey.

St Andrew’s Birmingham is a 121 bedded secure adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham.

Our Birmingham site plays a vital role in this mission, providing secure services that combine recovery-focused treatment with partnership with REACH OUT, the West Midlands Provider Collaborative, alongside NHS partners Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Rewards and Benefits – We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Pension
• Sickness policy on par with the NHS
• Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 10 years' service
• Life cover
• Electric Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Free parking
• Paid DBS application

Employer details: For more information about this opportunity please contact Dr Helena Markall (Therapy Services Lead, Lead Psychologist) [e-mail]