Assistant Psychologist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Learning and development

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist for Sapphire Ward (Male Acute Inpatient) at the Whiteleaf Centre. The role involves delivering psychological interventions under supervision and contributing to a ward-wide therapeutic programme.

Ideal candidates are psychology graduates with experience working with individuals with severe mental illness, seeking to develop in a supportive NHS setting. The position is 18 months, 30 hours per week, a part-time post.

Qualifications

• Must have psychology degree and be a graduate in Psychology.
• Experience working with people with severe mental illness is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulation and delivery of care plans with psychological interventions under supervision.
• Deliver group work as part of the ward's therapeutic programme.
• Contribute to training, teaching, supervision and reflective practice within the MDT.
• Curate appropriate psychological resources and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Group work delivery

Clinical formulation

Teaching & supervision

Resource curation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Are you passionate about working alongside individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties?

Are you looking to develop your skill set further in a supportive setting?

We are seeking a committed and motivated individual to join Sapphire Ward (Male Acute Inpatient Ward) at the Whiteleaf Centre as an Assistant Psychologist.

Under the supervision of qualified psychological practitioners, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver a range of psychological interventions both on an individual basis as well as within groups.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is keen to develop a career in mental health and to gain key skills which will help further their development. This role is ideally suited to a graduate in Psychology, who has experience working with people with severe mental illness.

Please note this role is a 18 month fixed term post due to limited funding working 30 hours per week on a part‑time basis.

Key Roles Of The Assistant Psychologist Will Include

• To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological intervention, under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist.
• Deliver group work as part of the wards therapeutic programme.
• Encourage the development of the psychological skill set of the multidisciplinary team through contribution to training / teaching / supervision / consultation and reflective practice.
• Curation of appropriate psychological resources.
• Attendance and contribution to appropriate multi- disciplinary meetings.

Please use the JD provided as an attachment to see a full detailed description of the main responsibilities.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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”

At Oxford Health 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 may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Nargis Islam Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 901326

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.