Job summary
Health Boards in Wales are recruiting to a number of Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) posts. You will be employed by NHS Wales Health Boards and managed within psychology services locally. There is a single national selection process for NHS Health Boards to appoint to the CAAP posts.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be an Honours Psychology graduate eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. On appointment, postholders must be registered as a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology with the British Psychological Society via the Wider Psychological Workforce Register.
The role will include psychological assessment, short to medium term therapeutic interventions, involvement in innovative service delivery and developing psychologically informed working practice with a range of colleagues. There is also the opportunity to contribute to service evaluation audit, research and training within the service.
About us
For more information on the CAAPS role please visit the HEIW website
For Health Board/post specific queries please direct these to the Board contacts listed. For anything regarding the recruitment process, enquires can be sent toCAAPs.programme@cardiff.ac.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to the corresponding documents including job descriptions and person specifications.
Proposed Interview Dates (via Teams) 29th and 30th November
Health Board Contacts
Aneurin Bevan UHB Jimmy Jones (jimmy.jones@wales.nhs.uk) & Sarah Flowers (Sarah.Flowers@wales.nhs.uk)
Cardiff & Vale UHB Rob Kidd (Robert.Kidd@wales.nhs.uk)
Swansea Bay UHB Sarah Collier(Sarah.Collier2@wales.nhs.uk)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Andrea Davies(Andrea.Davies@wales.nhs.uk)
Powys TB Chris Hartwright (christopher.hartwright1@wales.nhs.uk)
Betsi Cadwalladr Dawn Henderson (Dawn.Henderson@wales.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to the corresponding documents including job descriptions and person specifications.
Proposed Interview Dates (via Teams) 29th and 30th November
Health Board Contacts
Aneurin Bevan UHB Jimmy Jones (jimmy.jones@wales.nhs.uk) & Sarah Flowers (Sarah.Flowers@wales.nhs.uk)
Cardiff & Vale UHB Rob Kidd (Robert.Kidd@wales.nhs.uk)
Swansea Bay UHB Sarah Collier(Sarah.Collier2@wales.nhs.uk)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Andrea Davies(Andrea.Davies@wales.nhs.uk)
Powys TB Chris Hartwright (christopher.hartwright1@wales.nhs.uk)
Betsi Cadwalladr Dawn Henderson (Dawn.Henderson@wales.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for chartered membership with the British Psychological Society, and eligibility to study for MSc as detailed below
- Understanding of research theory and capacity to undertake research
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work within multi-disciplinary services and with colleagues from a variety of professional backgrounds.
- Ability to recognise the limits of professional capacity, and to seek support and supervision where relevant.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering psychological intervention or training
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
- Respectful of diversity and able to work in a way which enhances the dignity of others.
- Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for chartered membership with the British Psychological Society, and eligibility to study for MSc as detailed below
- Understanding of research theory and capacity to undertake research
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work within multi-disciplinary services and with colleagues from a variety of professional backgrounds.
- Ability to recognise the limits of professional capacity, and to seek support and supervision where relevant.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering psychological intervention or training
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
- Respectful of diversity and able to work in a way which enhances the dignity of others.
- Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative.
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).
