Clinical Associate in Psychology

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Braintree; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays (rises

Excellent pension (up to 14.5%)

Staff discounts (Blue Light/NHS)

Season ticket loans

Supervision and support

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to work within ARMS/EIP MDT settings. The CAP will provide evidence-based interventions under supervision, applying formulations from assessments to diverse populations across the lifespan.

The role emphasizes working collaboratively with Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and other staff, drawing on evolving evidence-base to inform practice and service delivery within our Psychological

Qualifications

• Undergraduate psychology background is required.
• Masters degrees in relevant fields provide advanced practice.
• Specialist training in family intervention for psychosis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Skills

Undergraduate Psychology Degree

Masters in Clinical Associate in Psych

Masters in Psychology degree

Family intervention for psychosis

Education

Masters in Clinical Associate in Psychology

Masters in Psychology degree

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Associate in Psychology

The closing date is 22 November 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for aClinical Associate in Psychology (CAP). Clinical Associates in Psychology fill an identified skills gap between assistant psychologists and qualified clinical psychologists. They are able to practice autonomously with appropriate support, working within their scope of practice, under the supervision of a registered clinical psychologist.

CAPs work with specific populations and therefore provide a more prescribed range of activities than Clinical Psychologists. The purpose of this role is to provide high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions to the users of the EIP service and their families.

Main duties of the job

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide high quality, evidence based psychological interventions to inform practice, with formulations derived from specialist psychological measurement and assessment tools to work with populations across the lifespan from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. They work with specific populations and therefore provide a more proscribed range of activities than Clinical Psychologists.

The CAP role being advertised here relates to working in At-Risk Mental State for psychosis services working alongside qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists as part of a psychological services element in the multidisciplinary team.

Clinical Associates in Psychology work alongside existing psychological practitioners such as Assistant Psychologists, informed, but not wholly determined, by problem-specific treatment protocols. For example, Clinical Associates in Psychology would draw upon the developing evidence-base to inform the management of psychological distress associated with psychosis. They use applied service research and evaluation to formulate interventions which further sets this role apart from Assistant Psychologists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and High Intensity CBT Practitioners.

About us

To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Skills

• Undergraduate Psychology Degree
• Masters in Clinical Associate in Psychology
• Masters in Psychology degree
• Family intervention for psychosis training

Experience

• Experience in working with mental health
• Experience working in ARMS/EIP MDT
• Experience of working as AP/CAP in NHS community services
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience of coproduction
• Experience of carer psychoeducation and support

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Essex - Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon

Mid Essex - Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon