Assistant Clinical Psychologist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to support their CAMHS team in Marlborough. The role involves gathering assessment data, participating in assessments under supervision, and contributing to service audits. Ideal for candidates seeking clinical psychology experience, this full-time position offers varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to gather and collate relevant information during assessments.
• Interest in pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

Responsibilities

• Support the team by gathering information relating to the assessment process.
• Involve directly in assessments with children and young people under supervision.
• Participate in service audit and evaluation.

Skills

Previous work with children and young people

Experience in a CAMHS or Child Health setting

Job description

We are seeking a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our CAMHS team based at Savernake Hospital in Marlborough, Wiltshire. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get a broad experience of working in a CAMHS service prior to pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

The post is full time and will involve working alongside our amazing but busy multi-disciplinary team including clinical psychologists. The post will include working alongside our generic CAMHS team; however, the post holder will also have dedicated time in their job plan to work within The CAMHS Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) and our Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinic (NDC). Supervision will be provided by a qualified clinical psychologist.

The base for this post will be with Marlborough CAMHS, however, at times there will be a need to travel to different sites across BSW, including schools and patients’ homes.

The role will include supporting the team by gathering and collating relevant information relating to the assessment process by speaking with parents, schools and other relevant professionals as needed. Under supervision there will be an opportunity to be directly involved in assessments with children and young people and family members. There will also be an opportunity to undertake direct psychological interventions again under clinical supervision.

There will also be an opportunity to be involved in service audit and evaluation.

Previous work with children and young people and/or experience of working in a CAMHS or Child Health setting will be useful for this role.

We envisage that this post will generate a lot of interest therefore we may close the post early if we receive a lot of applications.

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”

Benefits

• 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

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Harding-Wyatt Job title: Clinical Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 903777

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.