Clinical Associate Psychologist

Job summary

We are very excited to request applications for the role of Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP).

This post seeks to appoint a CAP to provide high quality psychological input to people with a forensic background and complex needs. The nature of the work will be to help service users understand, prevent and ameliorate psychological distress and related risk, to ensure successful transitions from secure hospitals to the community and to support individuals to live safely in the community. This post will form part of the multi disciplinary Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) and will provide opportunities to work both alongside professionals from other disciplines and autonomously under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, reporting directly to the Principal Psychologist.

The successful candidate will receive specialist supervision and guidance and will be required to base themselves at the Tatchbury Mount office and to travel within Hampshire to meet the needs of the service.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have a commitment to working with individuals with a forensic background to help their transition to the community. For an informal discussion please contact Dr Roberta Pischedda, Principal Counselling Psychologist on 02382 311377.

This is a part time role 30 hrs per week across 4 days Tuesday to Friday

Please note, this post is only for applicants who can demonstrate full completion of Masters' degree level as a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP).

Main duties of the job

To undertake specialised psychological assessments, risk assessments, adapted treatments and other types of clinical intervention with individual & groups of patients within the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT).

To be able to work independently, under supervision, on a day-to-day basis. This work will be reviewed regularly with supervision usually being offered by the Principal Counselling Psychologist.

To abide by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Professional Code of Conduct, local and national policies and procedures that define scope of practice, and to meet induction standards.

Job responsibilities

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.