Clinical Associate in Psychology
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Associate in Psychology
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for aClinical Associate in Psychology (CAP). Clinical Associates in Psychology fill an identified skills gap between assistant psychologists and qualified clinical psychologists. They are able to practice autonomously with appropriate support, working within their scope of practice, under the supervision of a registered clinical psychologist.
CAPs work with specific populations and therefore provide a more prescribed range of activities than Clinical Psychologists. The purpose of this role is to provide high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions to the users of the EIP service and their families.
Main duties of the job
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide high quality, evidence based psychological interventions to inform practice, with formulations derived from specialist psychological measurement and assessment tools to work with populations across the lifespan from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. They work with specific populations and therefore provide a more proscribed range of activities than Clinical Psychologists.
The CAP role being advertised here relates to working in At-Risk Mental State for psychosis services working alongside qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists as part of a psychological services element in the multidisciplinary team.
Clinical Associates in Psychology work alongside existing psychological practitioners such as Assistant Psychologists, informed, but not wholly determined, by problem-specific treatment protocols. For example, Clinical Associates in Psychology would draw upon the developing evidence-base to inform the management of psychological distress associated with psychosis. They use applied service research and evaluation to formulate interventions which further sets this role apart from Assistant Psychologists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and High Intensity CBT Practitioners.
About us
To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.
Please view our video link here: Psychological Services
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-B-604
Job locations
Mid Essex - Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon
The Gables or C&E Centre
Braintree or Chelmsford
CM7 9AE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Undergraduate Psychology Degree
- Masters in Clinical Associate in Psychology
Desirable
- Masters in Psychology degree
- Family intervention for psychosis training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with mental health
- Experience working in ARMS/EIP MDT
- Experience of working as AP/CAP in NHS community services
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of coproduction
- Experience of carer psychoeducation and support
Skills
Essential
- Undergraduate Psychology Degree
- Masters in Clinical Associate in Psychology
Desirable
- Masters in Psychology degree
- Family intervention for psychosis training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with mental health
- Experience working in ARMS/EIP MDT
- Experience of working as AP/CAP in NHS community services
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of coproduction
- Experience of carer psychoeducation and support
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mid Essex - Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon
The Gables or C&E Centre
Braintree or Chelmsford
CM7 9AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mid Essex - Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon
The Gables or C&E Centre
Braintree or Chelmsford
CM7 9AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Sarah Pennington
07768698586
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-B-604
Job locations
Mid Essex - Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon
The Gables or C&E Centre
Braintree or Chelmsford
CM7 9AE
United Kingdom
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