Job overview

We are excited to offer opportunity for a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAPS) to join our GCommunity Mental Health Recovery Services (CMHRS) Team.  You will be working under supervision of a qualified psychologist and as part of a psychology team to providing evidence-based psychological interventions to people with a range of mental health conditions.  

You will support and enhance the professional psychological care of people who use services by providing psychological assessments, treatments, and other types of clinical intervention appropriate to this level of training with individual clients/groups, under supervision. Conducting research and audit activity.

Main duties of the job

To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the  BPS Code of Conduct, professional guidelines, and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures, and legislation.

Work within the limits of professional boundaries and capacity and seek appropriate supervision when needed. 

To carry out comprehensive psychological assessments and formulation, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions and consultations to support people with complex and chronic needs, under the supervision of a qualified Applied Psychologist.

Please refer the attached job description for full details 

Working for our organisation

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. 

We look forward to receiving your application!