Psychology Assistant

Job summary

We're looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join an innovative team developing, testing and implementing psychological treatments for inpatient wards.

Could this be you?

The Oxford Ward Sleep Solution (OWLS) is a psychological sleep treatment developed and tested here in Oxford. Results from a pilot randomised controlled trial indicated that the treatment led to large improvements in insomnia symptoms and was popular with patients. Based on this we are undertaking a quality improvement project to implement the treatment in routine clinical practice in Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will receive training and frequent supervision to support delivery of key project tasks: delivering the psychological intervention and carrying out patient assessments.

The post-holder would work closely with Dr Kelly Buffham (Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for Adult Acute Inpatient Psychology Services, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust) and Dr Bryony Sheaves (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dept of Experimental Psychology, Univ of Oxford).

Main duties of the job

As an assistant psychologist you will be responsible for working closely with the wider inpatient ward team to identify patients who might benefit from the sleep treatment, support patients to complete brief routine outcome measure assessments and deliver session of cognitive behavioural therapy for sleep problems.

You will attend individual supervision and training in the intervention with a clinical psychologist based in Oxford and be expected to meet key milestones for the project. You will be expected to contribute to the Trust's social inclusion agenda by enabling staff, service users and carers from diverse background to flourish by creating a psychologically safe environment.

You must hold a degree in psychology (2.1 or above, or equivalent conversion) and have knowledge of the psychological understanding of mental health problems, excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage and work respectfully with patients admitted to hospital for mental health support.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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

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