Clinical Associate in Psychology

Join to apply for the Clinical Associate in Psychology role at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). Here at HPFT we have a long history of delivering outstanding care and we are taking our Acute Psychology Inpatient Services to the next level. We have expanded our psychological provision on all HPFT adult mental health inpatient wards and are establishing Trauma Informed Approaches. Part of the expansion has been the embedding of Clinical Associates in Psychology (CAP) roles within the service. We currently have two CAPs who are an established and valued part of the diverse workforce and we wish to expand this provision. Responsibilities Support the embedding of trauma‑informed approaches across the ward, including team formulations, delivering training and ensuring good data collection at all times. Assist in the formulation and delivery of intervention plans involving the psychological treatment of service users, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. Assist in the coordination and delivery of therapeutic groups, and lead on the roll of a new group program. Be an integrated member of the multi‑disciplinary team and promote psychological thinking to support holistic ways of working across the MDT. Support the management of Assistant Psychologists. Support and at times lead on robust outcome evaluation, service development and research. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology (Mental Health Care) Additional Information Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill‑health, physical ill‑health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout. Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. Contact Name: Dr Hanna YousefzadehJob title: Lead Clinical PsychologistEmail: hanna.yousefzadeh@nhs.netTelephone: 07890983922 #J-18808-Ljbffr