Trainee Clinical Associate Psychologist

at  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Clinical Associate Psychologist in Adult Mental Health
As part of the NHS Transformation, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our growing team of psychological professionals in the Doncaster Care Group as a Trainee Clinical Associate in Psychologist (CAP) specialising in older adults. The position is a new addition to the Psychological workforce, supporting the wider NHS agenda to develop and expand psychological provision to older people in the Community Mental Health Team of the Doncaster Care Group.
Whilst being supported to study for a MSc in Clinical Associate Psychology, you will specialise in delivering psychological assessments and interventions to older people with mental health conditions across the Doncaster Care Group, working alongside other psychological and multidisciplinary members of staff, all under the supervision of an experienced HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. You will also have the opportunity to support the delivery of a new groupwork programme and administer neuropsychological assessments.
To assist and support the work of the Clinical Psychologist and other therapeutic professionals in delivering psychological assessments and individual and group interventions to older adults with mental health conditions and complex emotional needs, and/or a diagnosis of dementia. This will include direct and indirect contact with current patients and their carers, along with liaison with the multidisciplinary team (where appropriate) and referrers/agencies as required.
In addition, the post involves assistance in clinically related administration, producing psycho-educational and group work material, administering neuro assessments, collating data and supporting the delivery of training to the wider teams. There will be opportunities to attend reflective practice sessions with a community psychologist, CBT therapist, other trainee CAPs and a Consultant Psychologist.
For further information contact Dr Kerry Sheldon, Clinical Psychologist, Directorate Lead for Psychological Professionals kerry.sheldon@nhs.net
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
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