Educational Psychologists

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an Educational Psychologist to work with a cluster of schools, developing relationships with SENCOs and education staff to support EHCNA processes and service delivery.

You will join a reflective, supportive team with induction, supervision, and opportunities to pursue areas of interest while safeguarding children, young people and adults. Flexible working and strong peer support are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within a consultative, joint problem-solving framework.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and adults.

Responsibilities

• Manage traded time within a cluster of allocated schools by developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals.
• Support the Local Authority with EHCNAs.
• Engage in reflective practice with peers and supervisors; participate in induction and ongoing line management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Diary management

Organisational skills

Empathy

Collaborative working

Education

HCPC registered Educational Psychologist

Job description

Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check., We work collaboratively with young people themselves, their parent/carers, educational setting staff and other professionals working closely with children and young people. Key duties include managing traded time within a cluster of allocated schools by developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals as well as supporting the LA with EHCNAs. We're a team of reflective practitioners who value professional development and strong peer support to ensure that we consistently develop and maintain skills and knowledge. As a member of the team, you will be well supported through an initial induction period and then regular line management and supervision thereafter, with opportunities to develop areas of interest and collaborative working with colleagues.

• a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• We welcome applications from Trainee Educational Psychologists looking for a September 2027 or September 2028 start date.
• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• seeks opportunities for personal development.
• works within a consultative/joint problem-solving framework.
• actively challenges all forms of discrimination and promotes equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity.
• enthusiastic, creative and determined to make a positive impact on children's lives through the application of psychology.
• empathic with excellent written communication skills and a competent use of information technology.
• good with diary management and has well developed organisational skills.
• a supportive team member who contributes to the service development. Together, we're inspiring young minds.
• Oxfordshire will recognise the final two years of your three-year training doctorate as local government continuous service, in addition to any continuous service accrued with a relevant employer prior to the course
• Opportunities to apply psychology creatively in different contexts
• Stimulating Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction process with a reduced caseload for newly qualified EPs
• Excellent peer support
• Flexible agile working. Each EP is provided with a wireless enabled laptop and phone as well as excellent on-demand IT support
• Dedicated administrative support
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (eligibility conditions apply)
• Annual leave starting at 30 (fte) days per year, rising to 33 days per year to recognise Local Government continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Additional opportunities to pick up sessional work for additional pay once first year following qualification is completed
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support, 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel. Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.