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8a | Specialist Psychologist

Clinical | Psychological Therapies

Specific Roles

Working in Psychological Therapies
8a \| Specialist Psychologist \| Clinical Psychology

Job Requirements

Skills

	Data analysis
	Discretion & tact
	Extensive experience: 5+ years
	Interpersonal techniques
	Leadership & management
	Learning & development co-ordination
	NHS values
	Organising techniques
	Patient centred services
	Planning & implementation
	Research & evidence based practice
	Supervising colleagues
	Supporting colleagues
	Training delivery
	Working autonomously
	Working with children
	Written and verbal communication

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
	Health, Safety and Welfare
	Leadership competences
	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 8b

Psychologist

Alternative Route Examples

Band 7

Assistant Manager

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