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Apprentice: Clinical Associate Psychologist

Employer
NHS England Apprenticeships
Location
Birmingham
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
14 Jun 2023

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Job summary

Job Purpose:1. To undertake the 18 month CAP apprenticeship programme, encompassing work based practice and learning with academic teaching andstudy2. To work as a semi-autonomous psychological practitioner under the direct supervision of an experienced and HCPC registered ClinicalPsychologist3. To provide effective evidence-based care in line with National and Local guidelines4. To manage a caseload and be responsible for proactive care delivery decisions - within the scope of practice and under the supervision of aHCPC registered Clinical Psychologist5. With training, to plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

Main duties of the job

Principal Duties and Responsibilities1. To undertake a range of clinical activities including psychological assessments, treatments and other types of clinical intervention withindividual service users, carers, families, groups etc; along with other activities such as staff training; research and development activity.2. To work semi-autonomously on a day-to-day basis within their scope of practice under supervision of and subject to review at regular intervalsby a registered practitioner psychologist in accordance with British Psychological Society (BPS) guidelines.3. CAPs adhere to NHS values and legal & ethical responsibilities as a supervised psychological practitioner along with professional (BPS)standards of conduct, performance and ethics, including patient consent and confidentiality.4. To undertake and meet the requirements of a degree apprenticeship including personal study , academic work, research, clinical experience and assessment leading to the award of a Masters Clinical Associate in Psychology.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Date posted

09 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-5343026

Job locations

The Barberry

Birmingham

B15 2SY

Company

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