Job summary
Please note this vacancy will close when we receive a sufficient number of applications.
We are looking for a psychology graduate with an interest in working with adults with eating disorders to fill in a role of an Assistant Psychologist. You will join an experienced and highly motivated Adult Specialist Eating Disorder Service to deliver responsive and effective care for patients with these conditions.
You will be part of a well established and very supportive psychology team, which includes a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Specialist Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Clinical Associate Psychologists and other Assistant Psychologists.
Main duties of the job
You will be contributing to the assessment and treatment of adults with eating disorders, using a wide range of skills and methods. There will be opportunity for individual case work, group work and audit and research under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. There will be opportunity to receive training in evidence based eating disorder treatments such as CBT-T and guided self help.
You will be a motivated individual with an undergraduate degree in psychology (2:1) and BPS Graduate Basis for Registration, who can work in a team and is passionate about working with people with mental health problems.
Individuals applying will require a positive attitude to work and will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
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
Wiltshire Community Eating Disorders Service (WCEDS) is a specialist team within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. With a reputation for excellence, our service provides a stepped model of care tailored to the individuals needs for stabilisation and recovery. We offer a range of programmes and evidence based treatments to assist a patients recovery from a range of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
WCEDS are a close-knit and supportive team of multidisciplinary professionals, who are passionate about continued improvement of service for people with eating disorders.
We recognise that our team members are our greatest asset and are keen that you feel supported and encouraged to fulfil your potential. We offer excellent learning and development opportunities and there are routes to progression and advancement within the Trust including a Clinical Associate Psychology programme.
You will be a part of a team of assistants psychologists delivering 1:1 and group standardised interventions such as CBT-T and Guided Self Help for eating disorders.
Your role will also involve assisting in specialist assessments and delivering psychometric tests.
The role also includes significant research and data analysis component, including being a part of service improvement and evaluation projects.
Engaging in regular individual as well as group clinical supervision as well as continuing training and skills development are also important aspects of the role.
For further details please see the attached job description and person specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Wiltshire Community Eating Disorders Service (WCEDS) is a specialist team within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. With a reputation for excellence, our service provides a stepped model of care tailored to the individuals needs for stabilisation and recovery. We offer a range of programmes and evidence based treatments to assist a patients recovery from a range of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
WCEDS are a close-knit and supportive team of multidisciplinary professionals, who are passionate about continued improvement of service for people with eating disorders.
We recognise that our team members are our greatest asset and are keen that you feel supported and encouraged to fulfil your potential. We offer excellent learning and development opportunities and there are routes to progression and advancement within the Trust including a Clinical Associate Psychology programme.
You will be a part of a team of assistants psychologists delivering 1:1 and group standardised interventions such as CBT-T and Guided Self Help for eating disorders.
Your role will also involve assisting in specialist assessments and delivering psychometric tests.
The role also includes significant research and data analysis component, including being a part of service improvement and evaluation projects.
Engaging in regular individual as well as group clinical supervision as well as continuing training and skills development are also important aspects of the role.
For further details please see the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care, and eating disorders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care, and 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.
