Band 5 Apprentice Clinical Associate Psychologist – Op Courage

Overview

We are delighted to invite applications for an Apprentice Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) to join the South West Op COURAGE Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Service. This 18‑month course, funded by Health Education England, commences in September 2026 and will culminate in a band 6 CAP qualification.

Location

Wiltshire (AWP base, providing in‑person input at Salisbury and surrounding areas, and remote input across the region).

Responsibilities

• Complement the work of Clinical Psychologists, providing comprehensive assessments with veterans.
• Deliver evidence‑based psychosocial interventions, both individually and in groups, in line with the CAP and internal service training.
• Attend regular online meetings, face‑to‑face zone and whole‑team meetings, and contribute to the multidisciplinary team.
• Support audit and research activities.
• Maintain record keeping in line with service requirements.
• Adhere to the AWP Lone Working policy and the Op Courage Lone Working Local Operating Policy.
• Fulfil all University course commitments and requirements.
• Engage in regular clinical and line management supervision to support development and ensure high quality care.

Qualifications

• At least a 2:2 honours degree in psychology from a British Psychological Society accredited course.
• Eligible for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) and need to have, or have applied for, Graduate Membership.
• Evidence of significant experience working in a person‑facing role with people experiencing serious mental health difficulties such as PTSD or other relevant clinical presentations in an NHS or voluntary sector setting.

Commitments & Policies

• Adherence to all relevant policies, including the AWP Lone Working policy and the Op Courage Lone Working Local Operating Policy.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community.

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