Assistant Psychologist (Brain Health Clinic)

inploi; Witney, Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking an Assistant Psychologist for a one-year FTC position. This role focuses on brain health and cognitive disorders, supporting community mental health teams. Ideal candidates should have a relevant psychology degree, experience in mental health settings, and strong communication skills. This position provides opportunities for clinical and research work within an esteemed organization.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Access to tailored learning and development

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people and those with dementia is desirable.
• Understanding the needs of people with mental health issues.
• Experience in data entry and analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Community Mental Health Teams in Memory Clinics.
• Conduct clinical assessments under supervision.
• Carry out administrative tasks and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Work with people with mental health problems

High level communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Upper second-class honours degree in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job overview

Would you like to gain experience working in the area of brain health and cognitive disorders as well as supporting older adult community mental health teams?

As a qualified Psychology graduate, the Oxford Brain Health Centre (BHC) offers a one-year FTC post as anAssistant Psychologist with potential to extend for an additional 6 months (two positions available, one in Abingdon and one in Witney). This is a clinical and research role working within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust with close links to Oxford University.

The Oxford Brain Health Centre (BHC) is a joint initiative between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford University, established in 2020 and designed to bring memory clinics into the 21st century, empowering the diagnosis of dementia for both patients and clinicians. The BHC joint clinical-research service embeds research in clinical practice to increase access for patients and clinicians to high quality assessments and increase opportunities for patients and relatives to participate in research. The Department of Psychiatry has an international reputation for excellence.

The BHC offers a friendly, supportive and dedicated team environment. There will be lots of opportunities to be involved in combined clinical and research work which has a direct impact on the care that patients receive within memory clinic services.

The post holder will work within the BHC on Tuesdays each week. Other weekdays will be spent working within the CMHT Memory Clinics.

Main duties of the job

Some of the main duties and responsibilities include:

• Active involvement in the Community Mental Health Team Memory Clinics
• Support the work of the Community Mental Health Teams as appropriate
• Carry out administrative tasks e.g. completing patient related data in electronic recording systems including risk assessment and care planning, data and statistical analysis
• Undertake clinical assessments of people attending the Brain Health Centre for memory assessments under supervision of the BHC Clinical Coordinator and other relevant staff
• Support with duties such as audit, data collection, analysis and the production of reports for research projects
• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification Experience Essential criteria

• Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with older people and or people with dementia
• Experience of data entry and data analysis

Qualifications Essential criteria

• An upper second-class honours degree, or higher in Psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable criteria

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Knowledge Essential criteria

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health and policy context
• An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare
• Experience and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context

Desirable criteria

• Experience using databases
• Highstandard of report writing

Documents to Download

BHC AP JD (PDF, 183.9KB)

BHC AP Person Spec April 2024 (PDF, 62.0KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Jess Owen

Title: Brain Health Centre Co-Ordinator

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]