O'Driscoll, Ciarán;
Azmoodeh, Kiana;
Rana, Ravinder;
Hardy, Gillian;
(2024)
The identity of clinical associates in psychology: a cross sectional, national survey.
BMC Medical Education
, 24
, Article 825. 10.1186/s12909-024-05802-7.
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Abstract
Background: The Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) is a new psychological profession within the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. This paper considers the processes developing the CAPs’ professional identity, specifically how their roles are embedded within services. / Methods: This study utilised an online survey of CAPs and all academic, clinical and managerial staff involved with CAPs. An inductive thematic analysis was undertaken. / Results: A total of 164 participants responded to the survey. Five themes were identified: Widening Access to Psychology, Workforce Development, Navigating the Unfamiliar, Trained [Master’s level] Professionals and An Emerging Ethos. In addition, key skills and unique contributions from CAPs were identified. / Conclusions: A clear professional identity is emerging, with CAPs depicted as offering versatile interventions in diverse health care settings, fostering a positive and encouraging integration of psychological expertise into the healthcare service. The study highlights areas for development to facilitate the growth and advancement of the role within the psychological workforce.
| Type: | Article |
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| Title: | The identity of clinical associates in psychology: a cross sectional, national survey |
| Location: | England |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s12909-024-05802-7 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05802-7 |
| Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | Clinical associate in psychology, Psychological training, Qualitative survey, Psychologists |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences > Clinical, Edu and Hlth Psychology |
| URI: | https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10201426 |
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