Clinical Associate in Psychology

This is a permanent full-time role in an established Primary care Psychology Service. This service provides a group programme with individual assessment and formulation across South West Shropshire mainly based in Ludlow. There are close links with the wider CMHS and the Shropshire Telford and Wrekin psychology group. We have regular topic and business meetings and there are opportunities to shadow senior psychologists. CAPs are a new addition to the psychological workforce and have an important role supporting the wider NHS agenda to develop and expand psychological provision. CAPs will manage a caseload and take responsibility for proactive care delivery decisions, within their scope of practice.,

• To support the wider NHS agenda to develop and expand access to psychological provision.
• Working within the identified clinical area, within an appropriate scope of practice in a semiautonomous manner to utilise psychological knowledge, research and theory to reduce psychological distress and to enhance psychological wellbeing of service users and carers.
• Ensuring the continuing development of a person centred, recovery focused model of care, enhancing service user and carer involvement.
• Management of a defined client caseload delivering interventions in accordance with NICE guidance and considering the needs of the carer/family.
  
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We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected., Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus