Clinical Associate in Psychology — Maternity Cover

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) on a temporary basis covering maternity leave. You will work semi-autonomously under supervision of an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities and their families.

The role involves delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions, contributing to service development, training colleagues, and providing specialist advice across the team.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate master's level training as a clinical associate in psychology.
• Experience with adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health difficulties.
• Experience in an NHS Mental Health of Learning Disability Team.
• Ability to undertake psychological assessments and deliver interventions under supervision.
• Knowledge of various models and approaches for work with adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment, formulation, and tailored psychological interventions (including Positive Behaviour Support) for adults with learning disabilities.
• Identify clinical risks and determine when specialist assessment is required.
• Oversee and manage a clinical caseload under supervision.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and seek supervision when needed.
• Deliver training and provide specialist advice to families, paid carers, MDTs and partner agencies.
• Assist in service development initiatives and contribute to clinical decision-making.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Interventions under supervision

Communication skills

Adapt interventions for learning/disb

Knowledge of models/approaches

Education

Post-graduate master's level training as a clinical associate in psychology

Job description

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) on a temporary basis covering maternity leave. You will work semi-autonomously under supervision of an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities and their families.

The role involves delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions, contributing to service development, training colleagues, and providing specialist advice across the team.