Band 8B Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

Oxfordshire County Council; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Nova Scotia is looking for a Band 8B Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to lead clinical input in the Community Family Clinic initiative. The role involves working with vulnerable children and families, employing trauma-informed methods and innovative psychological tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to evidence-based practices and collaboration, with significant experience in clinical psychology. Competitive relocation allowance and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Annual leave starting at 30 days

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in trauma-informed care.
• Ability to lead clinical interventions.
• Expertise in psychological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical input in localities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support vulnerable children and families.

Skills

Curiosity and compassion

Collaborative and reflective

Evidence-based decision-making

Innovation in family support

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Band 8B Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

We're inviting passionate Band 8b Clinical Psychologists to be part of our innovative Community Family Clinic initiative, a bold new chapter in therapeutic care led by our highly respected multi-disciplinary Clinical Team.

Main duties of the job

As a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, you’ll lead clinical input in one of three localities, working alongside a Family Therapist and Psychological Practitioner. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the Clinical Team and the Family Solutions Service (FSS), supporting vulnerable children and families aged 0-19. Your work will focus on preventing family breakdown and promoting resilience through the following:

• Specialist psychological assessments and interventions
• Trauma-informed, systemic, and developmental approaches
• Innovative tools like Video Interaction Guidance, MBT, and CBT
• Leadership in research and publication; our team has already contributed to academic papers and an upcoming book chapter on safety in residential care

About us

We're looking for someone who is:

• Curious and compassionate, with a strong commitment to trauma-informed care
• Collaborative and reflective, thriving in a team that values openness and shared learning
• Driven by evidence and innovation, eager to explore new ways of supporting families
• Passionate about prevention, believing in the potential of families to grow and thrive

Rewards and benefits

• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
• Honouring of NHS continuous service
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7
• Range of family-friendly policies
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships and are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.