Clin/Coun Psychologist or Psychological Therapist/Systemic Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Aylesbury is seeking a part-time Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to provide psychological assessments and therapy for adults with severe mental health issues. Successful candidates will work closely with community and in-patient teams, contributing to family therapy and formulation-based CBT. This role offers excellent career progression, competitive annual leave, and access to an NHS discount scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for newly qualified professionals or those eager to develop their systemic therapy skills.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Discounts

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards accreditation with BABCP and/or AFT.
• Demonstrated use of evidence-based practice in adult mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments for adults with mental health problems.
• Conduct group and individual therapy with clients.
• Work collaboratively with the adult mental health community.

Skills

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Systemic interventions

Evidence-based practice

Independent travel

Education

Training in Systemic Psychotherapy or willingness to train

HCPC registration for non-UK applicants

Job description

Are you a newly qualified/soon to qualify Psychological professional looking for a new role in adult mental health? Or someone Psychological professional wanting to develop your systemic therapy skills?, We are recruiting a part-time Clinical/Counselling Psychologistor Psychological Therapist with training in Systemic Psychotherapy or willingness to train in systemic therapy, to provide psychological assessments and interventions for adults with severe and/or complex mental health problems, their families and carers. This role is part-time working 30 hours per week.

We also welcome applications from Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, or Psychological Therapists who are due to qualify soon.

Responsibilities

Our enthusiastic, skilled and supportive team provides a range of therapies. You would contribute to the work of the team by joining the highly valued family therapy clinic and undertaking group and individual therapy with people seeking formulation-based CBT for developmental trauma and other complex difficulties. As a member of Specialist Psychological Therapies you will work closely with colleagues in our adult mental health community and in-patient teams. You will also liaise with and support psychological therapists working at earlier steps in the Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies Pathway. You will work with the Clinical Lead, Locality Leads, Team Manager and your team to ensure that the Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies Pathway achieves its key objectives of delivering integrated, safe, accessible, responsive, effective and caring services to people in Buckinghamshire. You will ensure the service you provide is of a high quality and meets national guidance as well as meeting local and nationally agreed targets.

Qualifications

You should be able to demonstrate your use of evidence-based practice in specialist adult mental health settings, including competence in cognitive-behavioural and third wave approaches and systemic interventions. If not already accredited, you will be willing to work towards accreditation with an accrediting body such as BABCP and/or AFT for which you will be fully supported. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role. The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

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

About Oxford Health

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".