Oxford Health NHS Trust

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 07 August 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about working alongside individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties?

Would you be like to be part of a dynamic and innovative psychological service?

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Oxford Crisis and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). This multidisciplinary team provides highly specialist care to patients at home as an alternative to hospital admission.

The OxfordCRHTT remains in an exciting phase of transformation and development; with psychological input highly valued and prioritised.

You would be joining a small supportive team of CRHTT psychologists across the Trust. You would also be part of the wider Acute Psychology Service offering excellent opportunities for shared learning and peer support. Supervision and management would be provided by the Clinical Psychologists already embedded within the CRHTT. CPD opportunities are available to help you consolidate your therapeutic skills and progress in your career.

As a team, Oxford CRHTT prides ourselves on being passionate and committed to providing excellent care to service users at a time they need it the most. There is an investment in our 'people pathway', as we recognise that in order to deliver this aim we need to support and nurture the clinicians responsible for the delivery of this care. This includes fostering psychological safety, ensuring that everyone has a voice and investing in the continuing development of all staff.

Main duties of the job

The Oxford CRHTT offers assessment, formulation and brief therapeutic interventions to a small caseload of service users experiencing asignificant crisis in their mental health and psychological well-being. The CRHTT receive a breadth of referrals, providing the opportunity to workwith a variety of presentations using different therapeutic approaches.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to enhance the psychological provision to the team. Under the supervision of a clinical psychologist, you will have the opportunity to deliver a range of psychological interventions to service users in their own homes. There may also be the opportunity to develop and deliver group interventions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological intervention, under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist
  • Developing the psychological skillset of the team through contribution to training/teaching/supervision/consultation and reflective practice
  • Curation of appropriate psychological resources
  • Attendance and contribution to appropriate multi- disciplinary meetings
  • Service development and evaluation/audit
  • Involvement in ongoing clinical research projects
  • General admin and support of the core business of the team

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7373117

Job locations

Manzil Resource Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XE


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Please also include an answer to the following question within your supporting statement, this will be considered in the shortlisting process:

"How do you think psychology can contribute to care in a crisis team?" (max 250 words)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Please also include an answer to the following question within your supporting statement, this will be considered in the shortlisting process:

"How do you think psychology can contribute to care in a crisis team?" (max 250 words)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a relevant clinical setting (years of experience)

Desirable

  • Experience as an Assistant Psychologist in a relevant clinical setting (years of experience)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelors degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Registration

Desirable

  • 2.1 or First class degree, or postgraduate qualification (e.g. MA or MSc)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrated knowledge of psychological theories relevant to mental health conditions and treatment

Skills and personal qualities

Essential

  • High level written and verbal communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for working in a crisis team
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a relevant clinical setting (years of experience)

Desirable

  • Experience as an Assistant Psychologist in a relevant clinical setting (years of experience)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelors degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Registration

Desirable

  • 2.1 or First class degree, or postgraduate qualification (e.g. MA or MSc)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrated knowledge of psychological theories relevant to mental health conditions and treatment

Skills and personal qualities

Essential

  • High level written and verbal communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for working in a crisis team

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Manzil Resource Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Manzil Resource Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Dr Laura Goody

laura.goody@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01793904996

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7373117

Job locations

Manzil Resource Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XE


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