Job summary
Job Purpose:1. To undertake the 18 month CAP apprenticeship programme, encompassing work based practice and learning with academic teaching andstudy2. To work as a semi-autonomous psychological practitioner under the direct supervision of an experienced and HCPC registered ClinicalPsychologist3. To provide effective evidence-based care in line with National and Local guidelines4. To manage a caseload and be responsible for proactive care delivery decisions - within the scope of practice and under the supervision of aHCPC registered Clinical Psychologist5. With training, to plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Main duties of the job
Principal Duties and Responsibilities1. To undertake a range of clinical activities including psychological assessments, treatments and other types of clinical intervention withindividual service users, carers, families, groups etc; along with other activities such as staff training; research and development activity.2. To work semi-autonomously on a day-to-day basis within their scope of practice under supervision of and subject to review at regular intervalsby a registered practitioner psychologist in accordance with British Psychological Society (BPS) guidelines.3. CAPs adhere to NHS values and legal & ethical responsibilities as a supervised psychological practitioner along with professional (BPS)standards of conduct, performance and ethics, including patient consent and confidentiality.4. To undertake and meet the requirements of a degree apprenticeship including personal study , academic work, research, clinical experience and assessment leading to the award of a Masters Clinical Associate in Psychology.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Psychology Honours degree (with substantial relevant experience in research or clinical activities if the award received is 2:2 or less)
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/grade c or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
- Evidence of training/CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in deaf mental health services
- Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society via qualification recognition or by alternative route
- Level 3 British Sign Language (BSL) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the health sector, voluntary sector or undertaking local engagement work.
- Experience of working with client groups with serious mental health problems
- Deaf awareness, knowledge of Deaf culture and experience of working with deaf professionals
- Ability to adapt communication and explain new concepts.
- Ability to understand the perspective of other people, and demonstrate empathy towards people in distress
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Psychology Honours degree (with substantial relevant experience in research or clinical activities if the award received is 2:2 or less)
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/grade c or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
- Evidence of training/CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in deaf mental health services
- Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society via qualification recognition or by alternative route
- Level 3 British Sign Language (BSL) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the health sector, voluntary sector or undertaking local engagement work.
- Experience of working with client groups with serious mental health problems
- Deaf awareness, knowledge of Deaf culture and experience of working with deaf professionals
- Ability to adapt communication and explain new concepts.
- Ability to understand the perspective of other people, and demonstrate empathy towards people in distress
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
