Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) - Adult Eating Disorder Service

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated, qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP; please note, this is a specific qualification obtained following an 18-month apprenticeship) to join our friendly and well-established Community Adult Eating Disorder Service south team. You will be working alongside Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, psychological therapists and Assistant Psychologists as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).Teams across EPUT greatly value psychological services and are committed to embracing a MDT and whole system approach. You would be joining a friendly, dynamic service that thrives on innovation and prioritises staff wellbeing., Applications are invited for the Band 6 Clinical Associate in Psychology who trained working with adults with mental problems, preferably in community settings. Experience of working with eating disorders is preferable. CAPS are able to practice autonomously with appropriate support, working within their scope of practice, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist practitioner. The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions, often working with people who have long-standing or complex difficulties. CAPs work with specific populations and therefore provide a more proscribed range of activities than Clinical or Counselling Psychologists. The post-holder should have a passion for developing their clinical and research skills, and be keen to work flexibly. Your work will include co-facilitation of group therapy programmes and the delivery of clinical treatments under supervision.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.