Clinical Associate in Psychology – Complex Emotional Needs

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to join the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. The role involves assessment and empirically-informed therapy for service users with complex needs, within a diverse community setting.

The post includes supervision by senior psychologists, opportunities for post-qualification training, and involvement in staff training and service development. Collaboration with external agencies is essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and liaise with external agencies.
• Commitment to training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and empirically informed therapy to service users.
• Receive supervision from qualified Psychologists and contribute to team learning.
• Contribute to staff training and provide psychological advice to other staff.
• Support family members and liaise with primary and secondary care providers and other agencies.
• Engage in post-qualification training and contribute to service development and co-production.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Training delivery

Education

Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) qualification

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to join the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. The role involves assessment and empirically-informed therapy for service users with complex needs, within a diverse community setting.

The post includes supervision by senior psychologists, opportunities for post-qualification training, and involvement in staff training and service development. Collaboration with external agencies is essential.