Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)

Cornwall Partnership; Launceston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Launceston is seeking a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist (Band 6) for a permanent, full-time role. The post requires MSc in Clinical Associate Psychology and CAP/BPS registration on appointment, with supervision in place.

You will work as part of the East CAMHS Team, supporting inpatient care, conducting assessments, formulations and interventions, and contributing to audits and research under supervision. Flexible patterns may be discussed.

Qualifications

• CAP registration eligibility on appointment as a CAP with BPS.
• Strong communication and collaboration with the MDT to support patient care.
• Knowledge of clinical supervision and continuing professional development requirements.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of the inpatient therapy team and wider MDT.
• Conduct assessments, formulations and interventions for patients.
• Support routine outcome measures, audits and research under supervision.

Skills

CAP registration eligibility

Clear communication

Clinical supervision knowledge

Education

MSc in Clinical Associate Psychology

Job description

Main area Clinical Associate Psychologist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share

Site Launceston Children’s Centre Town Launceston Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum/Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

We are looking for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the East CAMHS Team

Applicants will need to be self-motivated, ideally have prior experience of working in an acute mental health services and have completed the MSc course in Clinical Associate Psychology to be considered for this post.

BPS registration is required following appointment. We understand that the BPS requires CAPs to be in current employment and receiving supervision before they can register. The successful applicant will therefore register with the BPS once they have commenced employment and supervision is in place.

Main duties of the job

You will be an integral part of the inpatient therapy team, as well as a key member of the wider MDT, supporting clinical staff and providing interventions on the ward. We are looking for someone with clinical experience who is already working as a Clinical Associate Psychologist, preferably within children’s mental health services, although this is not essential. The successful candidate will be required to draw upon the developing evidence base to support assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation processes at Sowenna.

This will include contributing to individual and group patient work, providing staff support with reflection and de-briefing processes, and coordinating the routine outcome measures currently used to measure effectiveness. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to services audits and research developments, all under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

Working for our organisation

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Eligible for, or committed to achieving on appointment, registration as a CAP on the BPS Register
• Understand British Psychological Society (BPS) Professional Code of Conduct, local and national policies and procedures that define scope of practice

Skills and Aptitude

• Communicate effectively, share information and check understanding using clear language and appropriate, written materials, making reasonable adjustments where appropriate in order to optimise people's understanding
• Recognise and accommodate sensory impairments during all communications and the use of personal communication aids

Knowlege and abilities

• Understand the principles of clinical supervision using them to provide a safe and supportive environment to reflect, review and discuss personal and professional responses to work
• Maintain and implement knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice through appropriate continued professional development

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.