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 Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies (BTT); an established Talking Therapies service in Buckinghamshire. 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.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to support the administrative team with making and receiving phone calls to/from clients as well as supporting with other ad-hoc tasks during critical periods. You will also support various workstreams within BTT through evaluation, audits and research.
BTT 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 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"
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you think that you can bring your own creativity, flexibility and dedication to the BTT , and you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we look forward to reading your application soon!
There may be opportunities for flexible or hybrid working if appropriate and in line with service needs.
Please also note that this role is based at either Prospect House High Wycombe or Peach Tree House Aylesbury.
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you think that you can bring your own creativity, flexibility and dedication to the BTT , and you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we look forward to reading your application soon!
There may be opportunities for flexible or hybrid working if appropriate and in line with service needs.
Please also note that this role is based at either Prospect House High Wycombe or Peach Tree House Aylesbury.
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
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.
