Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to support in continuing to lead the development of an innovative project within the Buckinghamshire, Oxford, and Berkshire (BOB) Integrated Care System.
The PEACE pathway project (Pathway for Eating Disorders and Autism developed from Clinical Experience) is the first of its kind nationally within children and young people's services and aims to improve the experience of care for young autistic people with eating disorders/difficulties.
We are looking for a clinician to join the PEACE team across BOB for a six-month period (from 18.75 hours a week up to full-time 37.5) fixed term role or secondment (with prior manager agreement) until the 31st of March 2024, pending potential extension dependent on future project funding.
You'll be based either at Raglan House, Oxford or Sue Nicholls, Aylesbury (this does include hybrid and flexible working) and will work in collaboration with clinical colleagues within local services for eating disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders, and from across the wider ICS.
Main duties of the job
We wish to recruit experienced clinicians with an interest in autism, eating disorders, healthcare innovation and/or research. We are looking for clinicians with enthusiasm to support the team in leading the implementation and collection of clinical outcome data, leading to published research.
The posts will sit within a passionate and experienced multidisciplinary eating disorder team and will develop strong links with neurodevelopmental pathways.
In addition to direct clinical work (assessment and intervention), this role provides service development and leadership opportunities such as, teaching, training, consultation, supervision, audit/service evaluation and research.
As part of this initiative, we can offer specialist internal and external training relevant to the job role and will consider flexible working patterns within core hours (8-6pm). Across Thames Valley, we currently offer a blended approach of clinic-based and home-based working.
We are a research active service and there are many opportunities to continue to develop both clinical and professional competencies within this role. The project has strong clinical leadership and full support of the PEACE team within the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service to clients with complex mental health problems including severe, enduring, and multiple disorders, and challenging behaviour.
- To provide specialist expertise in Eating Disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions within own clinical teams, as well as on a county and cross-county basis, collaborating with colleagues as part of a Thames Valley-wide initiative.
- To contribute leadership and clinical expertise in relation to the NHSE funded PEACE pathway initiative to improve provision and outcomes for young people with suspected autism and disordered eating.
- To offer consultation and supervision and support the work of other service staff and psychology clinical team members providing psychologically based care and treatment, according to expertise.
- To provide specialist supervision in relation to neurodevelopmental conditions and disordered eating.
- To provide training placements for Doctoral Trainee psychologists, a range of qualified and unqualified staff across mental health areas, as agreed.
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
- To utilise research skills for audit and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service.
- To be involved in service developments linked with the PEACE project, as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service to clients with complex mental health problems including severe, enduring, and multiple disorders, and challenging behaviour.
- To provide specialist expertise in Eating Disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions within own clinical teams, as well as on a county and cross-county basis, collaborating with colleagues as part of a Thames Valley-wide initiative.
- To contribute leadership and clinical expertise in relation to the NHSE funded PEACE pathway initiative to improve provision and outcomes for young people with suspected autism and disordered eating.
- To offer consultation and supervision and support the work of other service staff and psychology clinical team members providing psychologically based care and treatment, according to expertise.
- To provide specialist supervision in relation to neurodevelopmental conditions and disordered eating.
- To provide training placements for Doctoral Trainee psychologists, a range of qualified and unqualified staff across mental health areas, as agreed.
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
- To utilise research skills for audit and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service.
- To be involved in service developments linked with the PEACE project, as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical / counseling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- Current registration with the HCPC as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups.
- High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in working within a CAMHS setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with eating disorders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical / counseling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- Current registration with the HCPC as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups.
- High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in working within a CAMHS setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with eating disorders.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
