Job summary
Do you have an understanding of personality disorders?
Are you seeking a new opportunity to work in mental health?
The Oxfordshire Complex Needs Service (OCNS) have a rare and exciting opportunity to recruit a part time Band 5 Assistant Team Therapist.
We are looking for a reliable, resilient and hard working individual who has knowledge about personality disorder and an interest in working with with adults with personality disorder and in groups.
OCNS provides group psychotherapeutic interventions for patients who are diagnosable with moderate to severe personality disorder, and this role will involve participating in the co facilitation of a variety of group interventions within the service, including low and medium and high intensity interventions (e.g. therapeutic skills groups, or intensive exploratory groups such as therapeutic communities). You will support the delivery of treatment using a variety of models such as psychoanalytic, CBT, Action Methods or MBT.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve work across the different tiers of the clinical model, throughout Oxfordshire.
Responsibilities of the post include:
- Treatment of patients using a variety of models according to clinical need and service approach e.g: conducting groups using various therapeutic approaches such as psychoanalytic, CBT, Action Methods and MBT etc
- To work with clinical supervision according to the protocols of the service
- To function as a co-worker with clients
- To promote the service through participation in professional networks and committees locally, nationally and internationally as agreed
- To be able to organise and plan one's own workload in association with service constraints/commitments
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
30 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-OA7889541
Job locations
Entrance 2, Manzil Resource Centre
Manzil Way
Oxford
OX4 1XE
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Entrance 2, Manzil Resource Centre
Manzil Way
Oxford
OX4 1XE
Employer's website
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