Assistant Psychologist - Talking Therapies

Oxford Health NHS Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in High Wycombe seeks an Assistant Psychologist for the Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies service. This role involves providing assessment appointments and co-facilitating treatment interventions, contributing to a supportive environment for patients. The ideal candidate will have a psychology degree, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in mental health settings. The position offers opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits including annual leave and training programs.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across retailers

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with others for client support.
• Flexibility and creativity in delivering interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment appointments for patients accessing the service.
• Support administrative tasks and other ad-hoc responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, audits, and research within BTT.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to assist in psychological assessments

Dedication

Education

Psychology graduate

Job description

Assistant Psychologist - Talking Therapies

Are you a psychology graduate looking to further your career? Are you enthusiastic, dedicated and hard working? Do you have experience of working in a mental health setting?

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologists to join the Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies (BTT); an established Talking Therapies service in Buckinghamshire. You will play an important role in being the first point of contact for patients accessing the service, providing assessment appointments alongside co-facilitating evidence based low intensity treatment interventions.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to support the administrative team with making and receiving phone calls to/from clients as well as supporting with other ad-hoc tasks during critical periods. You will also support various workstreams within BTT through evaluation, audits and research.

BTT has a large psychological team of qualified, trainee and senior clinicians who are encouraged to cultivate their creativity and passion in their role. We encourage our staff to be involved in the development of Step 2 and Step 3 methods and modes of delivery. We are a centre of innovation, leading in the delivery of a variety of psychological interventions.

About us

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"

• 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
• 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

Job responsibilities

If you think that you can bring your own creativity, flexibility and dedication to the BTT , and you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we look forward to reading your application soon!

There may be opportunities for flexible or hybrid working if appropriate and in line with service needs.

Please note that this role is based at either Prospect House High Wycombe or Peach Tree House Aylesbury.

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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description subject to evaluation.

Person Specification

Question 1

• Please give an example of a time you have assisted with psychological assessment, intervention or clinically-related tasks, and describe your role in that process

Experience

• Can you describe a situation where you had to coordinate with others to make sure a client received the right support?

Knowledge

• How do you normally prepare for supervision, and can you give an example of how feedback from supervision helped you change or improve your practice?

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.