Job summary
Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) Programme Director (8c - 0.8 wte) and Senior CAAP Tutors (8b - 0.6 wte x 2). Honorary Cardiff University titles are available (dependent on experience).
On behalf of Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board in collaboration with Cardiff University are seeking to appoint a Programme Director to lead a pilot of a new Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) MSc training programme. We are also seeking two CAAP Senior Tutors. The appointees will work alongside the existing Doctorate in Clinical Psychology staff team.Agenda for Change terms and conditions apply to these posts. The post holders would also be awarded an honorary Cardiff University academic post commensurate with their CV and would be expected to secure status as an honorary Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or in exceptional circumstances as a Reader.
The successful applicants will have a DClinPsy or equivalent and be registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. Accreditation with BABCP, AFT, or other recognised professional bodies would be advantageous. The successful candidate for the director role will have a solid background in managing NHS services or in contributing to the provision of clinical or applied psychology training. Ideally they will also have a track record in producing scholarly or/and research outputs.
Main duties of the job
Whilst these are part-time posts (8c - 0.8 wte; 8b 0.6 wte) we would assist successful candidates wishing to work full-time to find additional clinical sessions in one of the NHS Health Boards within South, Mid, or West Wales. The posts are offered either as a secondment or on a temporary contractual basis for a 36 month period. Continuation beyond that is dependent on the programme being re-commissioned.
The successful applicants will be joining an established and respected Clinical Psychology Doctorate team. This role involves close collaboration and partnership working with University and NHS colleagues, including Clinical Psychologists, Service Users and Carers, and other healthcare professionals.
The CAAPs programme will be based close to the centre of Cardiff, and will seek to build close links with health boards in Mid, West, and South Wales. Cardiff is a vibrant University and capitol city. It has excellent rail, air, and road links to the rest of the UK and to the beautiful countryside and coastal areas of Wales.
This post is Fixed Term for 3 years due to HEIW funding
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assume delegated responsibility for the systematic provision of a high quality MSc level Training Programmes delivering Clinical Associate Applied Psychology Practitioners (CAAPs adult/child) for Mid, South and West Wales.
- To take lead responsibility for the day to day delivery of the CAAPs programmes.
- To ensure that the programmes delivers to national and regional policies relevant to CAAPs.
- To ensure that training is in line with agreed objectives underpinned by the requirements of The British Psychological Society (BPS), and Cardiff University as validating body for the award of MSc in CAAPs (adult) and CAAPs (child), and to establish how these objectives are interpreted and attained.
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of CAAPs MSc programmes.
- To provide leadership within the designated area of training (academic) of the Training Programme; to motivate staff and trainees.
- To establish and maintain procedures that facilitate and appraise the development of trainee competence within the CAAPs MSc programmes and hence to prepare trainees after qualification for work within modern health and social care services.
- To conduct autonomous teaching, research, development, academic and scholarship activity contributing to clinical psychology theory and practice, as a major job responsibility.
- To assume delegated responsibility for establishing and maintaining procedures that examine trainee competence development in accordance with Cardiff University regulations and procedures.
- To assume delegated responsibility for CAAPs MSc programmes staff and trainees and associated resources and to ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the supervision and support of staff and trainees.
- To assume delegated responsibility for ensuring clear systems for effecting recruitment, professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs within the CAAPs MSc programmes.
To provide a specialist clinical service, advice and consultancy to clients and professionals as directed by the Clinical Psychology Training Programmes Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assume delegated responsibility for the systematic provision of a high quality MSc level Training Programmes delivering Clinical Associate Applied Psychology Practitioners (CAAPs adult/child) for Mid, South and West Wales.
- To take lead responsibility for the day to day delivery of the CAAPs programmes.
- To ensure that the programmes delivers to national and regional policies relevant to CAAPs.
- To ensure that training is in line with agreed objectives underpinned by the requirements of The British Psychological Society (BPS), and Cardiff University as validating body for the award of MSc in CAAPs (adult) and CAAPs (child), and to establish how these objectives are interpreted and attained.
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of CAAPs MSc programmes.
- To provide leadership within the designated area of training (academic) of the Training Programme; to motivate staff and trainees.
- To establish and maintain procedures that facilitate and appraise the development of trainee competence within the CAAPs MSc programmes and hence to prepare trainees after qualification for work within modern health and social care services.
- To conduct autonomous teaching, research, development, academic and scholarship activity contributing to clinical psychology theory and practice, as a major job responsibility.
- To assume delegated responsibility for establishing and maintaining procedures that examine trainee competence development in accordance with Cardiff University regulations and procedures.
- To assume delegated responsibility for CAAPs MSc programmes staff and trainees and associated resources and to ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the supervision and support of staff and trainees.
- To assume delegated responsibility for ensuring clear systems for effecting recruitment, professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs within the CAAPs MSc programmes.
To provide a specialist clinical service, advice and consultancy to clients and professionals as directed by the Clinical Psychology Training Programmes Director.
Person Specification
Training Experience
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate Qualification
- Continued CPD
- Experience of Clinical Psychology Training
Senior Management
Essential
- Experience working at senior management level
Person Specification
Training Experience
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate Qualification
- Continued CPD
- Experience of Clinical Psychology Training
Senior Management
Essential
- Experience working at senior management level
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
