Job overview

We are delighted to be recruiting to two full-time Apprentice Clinical Associate in psychology (CAP) roles within Community Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) in Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon (BSW).  One post will be based in Marlborough Community CAMHS, the other Melksham Community CAMHS. 

The CAP Apprenticeship is an 18-month full-time training divided between work-based clinical experience and University post-graduate study. Successful completion of this apprenticeship leads to the award of an MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology and eligibility for employment as a qualified CAP (Band 6).  

You will join our supportive psychologists and CAMHS teams to deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties. CAPs are valued members of the service –successfully completing apprenticeships in our service and benefiting from the support of a dedicated Clinical Lead.

All applicants must have a minimum of a 2:2 BSc (Hons) Psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society, and be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. You must also have qualifications in English and Mathematics at Level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or Functional Skills). 

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for children, young people, and their families across BSW.

Main duties of the job

As a Psychological Profession, CAPs provide greater access to psychologically informed health services. Qualified CAPs practice with appropriate support, working within the scope of their practice, under the supervision of a registered Clinical Psychologist. They provide high quality, evidence based psychological interventions to inform practice, with formulations derived from specialist psychological measurement and assessment tools. CAPs also contribute to training, research and evaluation activities, depending on their level of experience and competence.

During their training (post-graduate degree apprenticeship), CAPs develop expertise with specific populations, therefore provide a more prescribed range of activities than Clinical Psychologists. In these advertised posts, clinical experience and training will be focused on working as a CAP within CAMHS.

Apprentices will enrol on the University of Bath MSc CAP programme. When required, you will be expected to attend teaching in person. Clinical bases are within the Melksham or Marlborough CAMHS community teams. 

Please read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

Working for our organisation

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
•    Excellent opportunities for career progression
•    Individual and Trust wide learning and development
•    27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
•    NHS Discount
•    Pension scheme
•    Lease car scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Mental Health First Aiders
•    Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups