About this role
Job summary
We are very excited to request applications for the role of Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP).
This post seeks to appoint a CAP to provide high quality psychological input to people with a forensic background and complex needs. The nature of the work will be to help service users understand, prevent and ameliorate psychological distress and related risk, to ensure successful transitions from secure hospitals to the community and to support individuals to live safely in the community. This post will form part of the multi disciplinary Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) and will provide opportunities to work both alongside professionals from other disciplines and autonomously under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, reporting directly to the Principal Psychologist.
The successful candidate will receive specialist supervision and guidance and will be required to base themselves at the Tatchbury Mount office and to travel within Hampshire to meet the needs of the service.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have a commitment to working with individuals with a forensic background to help their transition to the community. For an informal discussion please contact Dr Roberta Pischedda, Principal Counselling Psychologist on 02382 311377.
This is a part time role 30 hrs per week across 4 days Tuesday to Friday
Please note, this post is only for applicants who can demonstrate full completion of Masters' degree level as a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP).
Main duties of the job
To undertake specialised psychological assessments, risk assessments, adapted treatments and other types of clinical intervention with individual & groups of patients within the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT).
To be able to work independently, under supervision, on a day-to-day basis. This work will be reviewed regularly with supervision usually being offered by the Principal Counselling Psychologist.
To abide by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Professional Code of Conduct, local and national policies and procedures that define scope of practice, and to meet induction standards.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First degree in Psychology. Demonstrate study at master's level 120 credits Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the BPS Postgraduate qualification -- Clinical Associate in Psychology
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Experience Essential
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Additional Criteria Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)