NHS Golden Jubilee
Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology
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Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP)
NHS Golden Jubilee has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) to join our established Psychology team. The team contributes to the care of patients with advanced heart failure and transplantation, adult congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, and complex orthopaedic conditions across a range of nationally commissioned specialist services hosted at NHS Golden Jubilee, including the Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service, Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service, and Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit amongst others.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support the development of an innovative national digital psychology service for patients living with cardiac devices, such as implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). The service will utilise a range of digital solutions, including Near Me and guided digital interventions, to provide accessible psychological support through individual and group-based formats.
Working under the supervision of a clinical psychologist you will contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions for patients experiencing psychological distress associated with cardiac illness and treatment. You will also play a key role in supporting service development, evaluating outcomes, and helping to shape the delivery of psychologically informed care through digital platforms.
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Responsibilities
- Contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Support the development of a national digital psychology service.
- Evaluate outcomes and help shape the delivery of care through digital platforms.
- Work closely with clinical psychologists and multidisciplinary teams.
- Contribute to service evaluation, staff support initiatives, and the development of innovative models of care.
Requirements
- Hold an MSc in Applied Psychology.
- Be employed as a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology within the NHS.
- Have eligibility to practice under HCPC and the British Psychological Society standards.
- Experience of delivering psychological interventions is desirable.
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and using digital healthcare solutions is desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm for service development.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
About You
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for service development, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
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Working Conditions
The post holder will work closely with clinical psychologists and the wider multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to contribute to service evaluation, staff support initiatives, and the development of innovative models of care. Golden Jubilee University National Hospital will be the base for the post holder.
Contact Information
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NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
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