Oxford Health NHS Trust

Assistant Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

Are you a Graduate Psychologist with the drive to join an experienced and highly motivated CAMHS Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) to deliver responsive and effective services?

We have a full-time vacancy in our CAMHS Eating Disorder Service (TEDS); this post will be based in Melksham Community TEDS and the post holder will be employed by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Melksham TEDS is based in Melksham Community Hospital.

You will be working 37.5 hours a week and part of an experienced multi-disciplinary eating disorders team inputting into clinical pathway developments, delivering high quality care and working alongside highly experienced colleagues including Psychologists, Family Therapists, Senior Mental Health Practitioners, Support Workers and Consultant Psychiatrists.

You will be a motivated individual with an undergraduate degree in psychology (2:1), who can work in a team and who is passionate about the health and wellbeing of Children and Young People who experience Eating Disorders.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

You will be contributing to the assessment and treatment of Children and Young People who have Eating Disorders, using a wide range of skills and methods. There will be opportunity for individual therapeutic work, group work, supporting family-based treatment, 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 CBT-T, and join established supervision groups across BSW. We have close links with the University of Bath Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and you will work alongside Trainees as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Due to the varied nature of the job no two days will be the same, so adaptability, problem solving skills and a desire to make a difference are all vital for this role. The working week will cover clinics in base, as well as work in the community and liaison with our acute hospital colleagues. High quality clinical, managerial, professional and peer supervision and CPD is available in a variety of formats.

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:

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 apply)

Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

21 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-OC7407100

Job locations

Melksham Community Hospital

Spa Road

Melksham

SN12 7NZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a clinical setting

Desirable

Experience of working with child & adolescents with both physical and mental health needs e.g. paediatric psychology, eating disorders

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in psychology

Desirable

Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for clients with mental health problems.

Desirable

Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children and adolescents with eating disorders, physical health difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a clinical setting

Desirable

Experience of working with child & adolescents with both physical and mental health needs e.g. paediatric psychology, eating disorders

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in psychology

Desirable

Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for clients with mental health problems.

Desirable

Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children and adolescents with eating disorders, physical health difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities.

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

Melksham Community Hospital

Spa Road

Melksham

SN12 7NZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Melksham Community Hospital

Spa Road

Melksham

SN12 7NZ

Employer's website

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