Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Psychologist on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on neurodevelopmental testing and assessments. This role offers opportunities for professional development and aims to support young people with mental health concerns. Benefits include 27 days annual leave, NHS discounts, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car and cycle-to-work schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with complex patient groups and their families.
• Experience in neurodevelopmental testing and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support psychological thinking within the team.
• Lead neurodevelopmental testing and assessments.
• Supervise work of an assistant psychologist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Tools

WISC/WAIS

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist (Fixed Term)

Due to the expanding Forensic CAMHS service in our area, we are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join the team on a fixed-term contract. The forensic CAMHS team is a small specialist community service for young people under 18 with mental health concerns and high-risk behaviors. Young people may or may not be in contact with the youth justice or care systems. The service collaborates with various agencies within Thames Valley (Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire) and beyond, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses, forming part of wider CAMHS services.

We offer support services to professionals and facilitate access to other CAMHS teams, including:

• Advice
• Case consultation
• Assessment (joint or otherwise)
• Case supervision
• Training
• Specialist interventions

The role involves working with colleagues to support service provision across Thames Valley, focusing on consultation, assessment, and treatment. The role will support psychological thinking within the team, work with an assistant psychologist, and supervise their work.

This position has been funded to address increasing neurodevelopmental needs among our clients. The successful candidate will lead neurodevelopmental testing and assessments (e.g., WISC/WAIS) and develop pathways across the service area. Experience in these areas is desirable.

The ideal applicant will have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills to thrive within a multidisciplinary team and work with complex patient groups and their families. Opportunities for professional development are available.

About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes to provide care close to patients' homes.

Our vision is that everyone receives: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team." Our values are: "Caring, safe, and excellent."

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• Access to tailored learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service
• NHS discounts
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car and cycle-to-work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Support groups via our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team