Job summary
Are you looking to develop your career in Psychology?
The Oxford South Getting More Help (CAMHS) Service are looking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist to the join the team and help make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
The CAMHS Getting More Help Psychology team have a strong culture of working with CBT, 3rd wave, CAT and systemic practice. We believe understanding the context of the young person is fundamental to our work, and so will often need to work in ways that are theoretically very integrative to meet the needs of our heterogeneous population. You will have the opportunity to support the Psychology provision offered within the Oxford South Locality.
We have a reputation for being creative, innovative, forward thinking, dynamic and research led. The wellbeing of our Administrative and Clinical staff is top of our agenda; we have an active Wellbeing Team and regular opportunities for staff support. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, shared reflection and team working.
Main duties of the job
- 6-8 individual clinical cases (depending on complexity & experience / skills
- Joining assessments, initially to observe, but then to contribute (& also taking the lead on the write-up / any follow-up calls that might be needed, unless they are particularly complex of sensitive)
- Weekly supervision
- Attendance at team meetings (& any other types of relevant meeting)
- Attend and contribute to psychology referrals meetings
- Support with managing the psychology waiting list / psychology consultation slots / psychology assessments (including any audit or service development work around this)
- Support with the DNA-v therapy group (an adolescent model for acceptance and commitment therapy) this will include initial admin, sending out questionnaires & writing up the evaluation of the training.
- Time for own admin
- 1/2 day a week for CPD
About us
The Oxford South Getting More Help CAMHS Service covers a diverse catchment area, that is both rural and urban. Our main office sits within the pretty Market Town of Abingdon on Thames, which is conveniently situated 1 mile from the A34 and 5 miles from the historic City of Oxford.
Oxfordshire is a wonderful place to live, whether you are looking for outdoor adventures that could include walking along the River Thames path, joining one of the many water sport clubs, walking/cycling across the Ridgeway, enjoying a coffee in Henley on Thames, enjoying the shopping and social experience of the newly built Westgate Centre in Oxford or taking advantage of all the history that Oxford City has to offer. Oxfordshire is perfectly situation to be 1 hour from Birmingham, 1 hour from London and only 1 hour from the coast.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will sit as part of the psychology team which consists of Clinical Psychologists, CBT therapists and Trainee Clinical Psychologist. There will be opportunities to be involved in our psychology lead group (DNA-v - an adolescent model based on ideas from acceptance and commitment therapy). We are keen to support our assistant psychologists towards a career in Clinical Psychology and offer training to support the development of their knowledge and skill base. In addition we offer regular supervision to develop skills in therapy and research.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will sit as part of the psychology team which consists of Clinical Psychologists, CBT therapists and Trainee Clinical Psychologist. There will be opportunities to be involved in our psychology lead group (DNA-v - an adolescent model based on ideas from acceptance and commitment therapy). We are keen to support our assistant psychologists towards a career in Clinical Psychology and offer training to support the development of their knowledge and skill base. In addition we offer regular supervision to develop skills in therapy and research.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Previous experience as an assistant psychologist
- To have an understanding of the complex needs of young people
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
Desirable
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Previous experience as an assistant psychologist
- To have an understanding of the complex needs of young people
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
Desirable
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
