Assistant Psychologist - Forensics - Milton Keynes and Aylesbury

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a full-time Assistant Psychologist to support the delivery of psychological services in forensic settings. The role involves assisting with assessments and therapeutic interventions, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have a psychology degree and experience in psychological assessments. Benefits include career progression opportunities, extensive leave, and NHS discounts.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across various retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting psychological assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of psychological interventions.
• Carry out structured risk and neuropsychological assessments.
• Coordinate and run therapeutic groups.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Team collaboration

Research involvement

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Overview

Our Forensic Psychology department is recruiting for a full-time Assistant Psychologist to join two of our services: Marlborough House in Milton Keynes: 28-bedded male medium secure forensic unit. The unit comprises of 2 wards, an acute assessment ward and also a rehabilitation-focused ward. Woodlands House: a men's low secure forensic unit situated adjacent to the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.

Responsibilities

• You'll be assisting with the planning and delivery of psychological interventions (group and individual); undertaking interview and psychometric assessments, assisting with the development of research and projects as well as teaching work.
• You'll be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high quality psychological service, engaging with a challenging but rewarding population. There is an emphasis on close multi-disciplinary team working within a very supportive context. Staff support and working with families/carers are an important part of this role.
• There will be opportunities to get involved in projects and research in order to contribute significantly to improving the quality of the psychological services that we provide. Our psychology department is proud of the diversity of therapeutic approaches utilised in our work, where supervision and continuing professional development is prioritised.
• If you\'re looking for a role within Forensic Services where you can make a real difference to patient outcomes and therapeutic research, we would love to hear from you!
• Assisting Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologists in psychological input, including developing psychological formulations, interventions, and evaluations.
• Carrying out structured risk assessments and neuropsychological assessments, as well as involvement in projects and research.
• Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments of clients, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care.
• Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, including risk of violence and protective factors, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in inpatient/residential settings.
• Assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
• To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Niollie Brown Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 901088

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.