Oxford Health NHS Trust

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

Are you a psychology graduate looking to further your career? Are you enthusiastic, dedicated and hard working? Do you have experience of working in a mental health setting?

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Oxfordshire Talking Therapies (OTT); an established Talking Therapies service in Oxfordshire. You will play an important role in being the first point of contact for patients accessing the service, providing assessment appointments alongside co-facilitating evidence based low intensity treatment interventions.

Due to the high amount of interest in this role, please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Also, please note that we are aiming to hold interviews 27th, 28th and 29th of December 2023.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to undertake administrative duties which may include but is not subject to: making and receiving phone calls to/from clients, project and diary support, as well as supporting with other ad-hoc tasks during critical periods. You will also support various work-streams within OTT through evaluation, audits and research.

One of these posts has the potential to include a further attached project of supporting the Head of Service / Clinical Lead with projects and light administrative duties.

OTT has a large psychological team of qualified, trainee and senior clinicians who are encouraged to cultivate their creativity and passion in their role. We encourage our staff to be involved in the development of Step 2 and Step 3 methods and modes of delivery. We are a centre of innovation, leading in the delivery of a variety of psychological interventions.

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

Details

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-OA5857665

Job locations

Abell House / Manzil Way

Oxford

OX3 7JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you think that you can bring your own creativity, flexibility and dedication to OTT, and you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we look forward to reading your application soon!

Please note that this post is for a 12 month fixed-term vacancy. This will be reviewed nearing the end of this period with the potential opportunity for extension.

Please note that this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you think that you can bring your own creativity, flexibility and dedication to OTT, and you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we look forward to reading your application soon!

Please note that this post is for a 12 month fixed-term vacancy. This will be reviewed nearing the end of this period with the potential opportunity for extension.

Please note that this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • An upper second class honors degree or higher in psychology.

Desirable

  • Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

  • Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities specifically anxiety and depression.

Desirable

  • Experience of paid work providing direct care provision

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to develop effective therapeutic alliances, communicate and explore sensitive information with service users.
  • Able to interact well within multidisciplinary teams
  • High level of written communication skills / report writing

Desirable

  • Evidence of reflective use of supervision
  • Experience and skill with research/data entry/analysis
  • Experience working within clinical records systems such as PCMIS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • An upper second class honors degree or higher in psychology.

Desirable

  • Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

  • Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities specifically anxiety and depression.

Desirable

  • Experience of paid work providing direct care provision

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to develop effective therapeutic alliances, communicate and explore sensitive information with service users.
  • Able to interact well within multidisciplinary teams
  • High level of written communication skills / report writing

Desirable

  • Evidence of reflective use of supervision
  • Experience and skill with research/data entry/analysis
  • Experience working within clinical records systems such as PCMIS

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abell House / Manzil Way

Oxford

OX3 7JH


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abell House / Manzil Way

Oxford

OX3 7JH


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Team Manager

Oliver Smith

Oliver.Smith@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-OA5857665

Job locations

Abell House / Manzil Way

Oxford

OX3 7JH


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