Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)

at  Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the Psychiatric Liaison Service at Treliske Hospital.
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.
Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of The British Psychological Society (BPS)

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

To offer psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to patients who have been referred to the psychiatric liaison service, under the supervision of the lead psychologist.
To communicate constructively with a range of healthcare professionals within the team, and as part of the wider health and social care community.

It is expected the post holder will:

• Play an active role in the wider crisis psychology team, attending meetings and CPD as required.
• Liaise with relevant external agencies to facilitate psychological intervention.
• Communicate new learning approaches and provide constructive feedback to challenge and overcome barriers to implementation of best psychological practice.
• Communicate to others the core concepts of psychological theory, research and practice in order to enhance their delivery of psychological interventions.
• Provide advice, consultation and training for others to inform and support psychological models of change and interventions.
• Provide training within teams to enhance delivery of clinical interventions appropriate to the psychological needs of patients across a range of service settings.
• Understand the impact of multiple perspectives within the context of multidisciplinary teams.
• Explain the rationales to individuals, groups and other healthcare colleagues, for evidence based psychological treatment models and protocols.

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’.