Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust; Redruth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS community health provider is seeking a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join their Initial Response Service in Redruth. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in acute mental health services and must have completed the MSc course in Clinical Associate Psychology. This position involves providing specialized mental health services and collaborating across teams to enhance wellbeing in the community.

Benefits

Supportive workplace

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Clinical Associate Psychologist.
• Eligible for graduate membership of The British Psychological Society.
• Ability to work as a semi-autonomous practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized mental health services within a clinical team.
• Utilize psychological research and theory to enhance wellbeing.
• Collaborate across service boundaries for consultation and training.

Skills

Self-motivated

Experience in acute mental health services

Psychological knowledge

Education

MSc in Clinical Associate Psychology

Job description

We are looking for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the Initial Response Service.

Applicants should be self-motivated, ideally with prior experience in acute mental health services, and must have completed the MSc course in Clinical Associate Psychology to be considered for this position.

Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of The British Psychological Society (BPS).

A Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) is a member of the Psychology Department who works as a semi-autonomous practitioner within an agreed scope of practice in an identified clinical team, under the supervision of an HCPC registered, qualified Practitioner Psychologist.

CAPs work as scientist practitioners, utilizing psychological knowledge, research, and theory to reduce psychological distress and enhance wellbeing. Their interventions are informed by, but not solely dictated by, problem-specific treatment protocols, which are adapted based on the evolving evidence base, applied service research, and evaluation, in collaboration with their clinical supervisor.

CAPs provide specialized mental health services to patients or service users within their team and collaborate across service boundaries to offer consultation, supervision, training, and service development to the wider Trust. They support teams through research at Master’s level, service evaluation, and the dissemination of outcome measures.

We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health. We also offer specialized support for individuals with dementia or learning disabilities.

As a people-focused organization, we value our staff. Joining our team means contributing to the health and wellbeing of the local community in this beautiful part of the UK.

The Trust employs over 4,000 staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support personnel.

Our services are delivered in people's homes, community clinics, bases, and some staff work from 13 community hospitals. Our goal is to have great people, provide excellent care, be a supportive workplace, and foster strong partnerships.

Approximately 568,000 residents live in the area. A third of the population in Cornwall is supported by acute hospital services in Devon. We work closely with partners in Devon, especially during the summer and holiday seasons when visitor numbers increase.

For a detailed job description and person specification, including main responsibilities, please see the ‘supporting documents’.

This advert closes on Tuesday 5 August 2025.