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7 | Clinical Psychologist

Clinical | Psychological Therapies

Specific Roles

Working in Psychological Therapies
7 \| Clinical Psychologist \| Clinical Psychology

Job Requirements

Skills

	Advice & guidance
	Extensive experience: 5+ years
	Interpersonal techniques
	NHS values
	Organising techniques
	Patient centred services
	Presenting complex information
	Rehabilitation methods
	Research & evidence based practice
	Working collaboratively
	Working with children

Qualifications

Apprenticeship
	Clinical associate in psychology (CAP) \| Level 7

Alternative
	Masters Degree (Clinical) \| Level 7
	Post Graduate Qualification \| Level 7

Training

	Clinical Mandatory Training
	Core Mandatory Training
	Delivering an Enhanced Patient Experience
	Mindfulness
	Safeguarding Adults or Children

In-Role Learning Opportunities

Continuous Professional Development

	E-Portfolio
	Health and Care Professions Council Standards (HCPC)
	Personal development review
	Post Graduate Clinical Practice competencies

Personal Development

NHS Leadership Academy: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson programme

Progression Examples

Band 8a

Specialist Psychologist

Alternative Route Examples

Band 6

Deputy Team Leader

The following list contains examples of relevant qualifications that would be seen as equivalent options when compared to the latest Apprenticeship (standard).