CAAPs Senior Clinical Academic Tutor

Job summary

Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) Senior CAAP Tutor (8b - 0.6 wte). 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 CAAP Senior Tutor to contribute to the delivery of a pilot of a new Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) MSc NHS Wales training programme. The appointee will work alongside the existing Doctorate in Clinical Psychology staff team. Agenda for Change terms and conditions apply to the post. The post holder would also be awarded an honorary Cardiff University academic post commensurate with their CV and would be expected to secure status as an honorary Senior Lecturer, or in exceptional circumstances as a Reader.

The successful applicant 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.

Main duties of the job

Whilst this is a part-time post (8b 0.6 wte) we would assist the successful candidate in finding additional sessions if required. The posts are offered either as a secondment or on a temporary contractual basis for a three-year 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.

If you would like to discuss this post informally prior to applying, please contact the South Wales Clinical Psychology Programme Director, Professor Andrew Thompson (thompsona18@cardiff.ac.uk).

This post is Fixed Term for 3 years but would be renewed subject to gaining additional 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.