Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist - Development Post

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based health service is seeking an HCPC registered Psychologist to work in acute inpatient wards. The role offers a supportive environment, career progression opportunities, and a varied job plan aligned with service needs. Key responsibilities include psychological assessments, supervising clinical staff, and coordinating team workshops. With 27+ days of annual leave and a competitive pension scheme, it's an excellent opportunity for those wishing to develop their skills further in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to learning and development

27 days annual leave, rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC to practice as a psychologist.
• Experience in inpatient settings providing psychological interventions.
• Ability to facilitate team reflective practice and formulation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and interventions.
• Facilitate team formulation sessions and reflective practice groups.
• Provide consultation and psychological perspective in ward meetings.

Skills

HCPC registration

Psychological assessment

Team collaboration

Facilitating workshops

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

Are you an HCPC registered Psychologist seeking career development in a progressive role? We are looking for a friendly, compassionate, flexible and creative HCPC registered psychologist who enjoys working as a fully integrated member of the MDT and is interested in developing your skills in acute inpatient wards. You would work at Allen Ward which is based at Warneford Hospital site. The ward has already one part-time practitioner psychologist and a full-time assistant psychologist. The post is offering 18.75 hours however, if you would like more hours, please get in contact to negotiate. You would have a clear co‑created job plan that is varied and flexible with a supportive and visible consultant psychologist on site. There would also be allocated time to pursue a special interest or develop skills that would be in line with the service. This role is recognised as crucial in ensuring that patients get access to high quality psychological treatments within the adult inpatient wards. You will be a valued member of the team. We have a supportive and structured development scheme which allows you to develop your skills as a B7 psychologist to progress to meeting the competencies and consequently moving into the role of B8A senior psychologist. We are a fast growing service that encourages innovation. There are exciting plans for the service to be part of research trials looking at adapting psychological interventions to inpatient wards.

Responsibilities

• Psychological assessments and time-limited psychological interventions within an inpatient setting. Opportunities to work with a wide range of presentations on a 1:1 and with families.
• Facilitating team formulation sessions.
• Facilitating team reflective practice groups.
• Offering CPD workshops to multi-disciplinary staff.
• Consultation and encouraging staff teams to think psychologically.
• Attending and offering a psychological perspective in ward reviews and professional meetings.
• Developing and facilitating groups on acute inpatient wards.
• Experience of supervising therapists and other clinical staff.

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 may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team