Clinical Associate Psychologist

NHS; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Peterborough is seeking a Clinical Associate in Psychology to join their Occupational Health team. This role involves providing psychological assessments and interventions, supporting staff wellbeing through evidence-based practices, and contributing to mental health initiatives. The position offers part-time opportunities with flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for candidates passionate about enhancing workplace health.

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health settings is essential.
• Must understand BPS Professional Code of Conduct.
• Knowledge of local and national policies guiding practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions for staff.
• Work with Occupational Health team for consultation and support.
• Support service evaluation and staff development programs.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Psychological interventions

Consultation skills

Education

MSc degree apprenticeship in Clinical Associate of Psychology

BPS registration as a CAP

Job description

Are you passionate about improving staff wellbeing and bringing psychological expertise into workplace health? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to join our Occupational Health team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

As a CAP, you will work as a semi-autonomous practitioner within a defined scope of practice, under the direct supervision of our HCPCregistered Workplace Clinical Psychologist. This is a unique opportunity to provide a specialist mental health service for our staff, supporting individuals and teams through evidence-based interventions, consultation, training and service development.

This post has been created to support national and organisational priorities in enhancing staff wellbeing, psychological safety and compassionate leadership. You will play a key role in shaping a positive culture, strengthening resilience across our workforce and ensuring the safe, effective delivery of psychologically informed support.

This is an exciting chance to make a real difference to the wellbeing of our NHS workforce. You will receive high-quality supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and the chance to contribute to innovative, values-driven service delivery.

This post is being offered on a fixed-term basis as we trial the role to evaluate its impact on staff wellbeing and the wider Occupational Health service. If the trial is successful there is potential for the role to become permanent.

Main duties of the job

• Provide psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for staff (individual and group) under supervision.
• Work alongside the Occupational Health team and Trust colleagues, offering consultation, training and psychological expertise.
• Support service evaluation, research and outcome measurement to enhance practice.
• Contribute to staff development programmes that promote wellbeing and compassionate leadership.
• Uphold high standards of governance, confidentiality and professional ethics.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge

• Successfully completed an accredited MSC degree apprenticeship in Clinical Associate of Psychology in mental health in adults or children
• Has registration as a CAP with the British Psychological Society (BPS) on their Wider Psychological Workforce Register
• Understand BPS Professional Code of Conduct, local and national policies and procedures that define scope of practice

Experience

• Experience of working in mental health settings

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.

Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working