Team Therapist | Complex Needs

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aylesbury seeks a Team Therapist to join their Complex Needs Service. The role involves facilitating group therapy and performing assessments for individuals with personality disorder traits. The ideal candidate will be a registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker, seeking to make a positive impact in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discount across a range of shops

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with a governing body.
• Knowledge of the Complex Needs Service.
• Experience in working with personality disorder.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating group therapy sessions.
• Completing assessments for individuals.
• Involvement in outreach work to surrounding services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Experience of working with Excel

Education

Core qualification

Postgraduate training

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for a therapist role? Or do you want a change of pace in your clinical work?

The Complex Needs Service is seeks a Team Therapist.

We are looking for a Nurse, Occupational therapist, Social worker or therapist trained in counselling or psychotherapy. You must be registered with a governing body.

The Bucks Complex needs service is a small, friendly and well formed team. We provide psychological therapy for individuals who have personality disorder traits or a diagnosis of personality disorder. Our team provides group therapy for these individuals with the hope that they can be empowered to overcome or manage their symptoms in order to live a more fulfilling life.

We are constantly reviewing the service we offer and are looking for someone who wants to be part of this work. If you would like to be part of a team who really can make a difference, then join us!!

Main duties of the job

We provide group therapy to individuals and the role would involve you facilitating groups alongside other team therapists. You will also be involved in the completion of assessment for individuals referred to our service. There may be some supervision duties once you have developed in the role. The role will also involve outreach work to surrounding services, teaching and supporting them in working with our patient group.

You are expected to be part of the wider team and be involved in weekly team meetings.

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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-BM7326924

Job locations

The Wing Unit

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential

• Has a core qualification

Desirable

• Has completed postgraduate training

Experience Essential

• Knowledge of the Complex Needs Service
• Experience of working with personality disorder

Desirable

• Experience of working within an NHS organisation

Person specification Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Evidence of liaison with other professionals/services
• Excellent communication skills

Skills Essential

• Good IT skills
• Experience of working with excel

Desirable

• Experience of working on projects and data collection

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential

• Has a core qualification

Desirable

• Has completed postgraduate training

Experience Essential

• Knowledge of the Complex Needs Service
• Experience of working with personality disorder

Desirable

• Experience of working within an NHS organisation

Person specification Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Evidence of liaison with other professionals/services
• Excellent communication skills

Skills Essential

• Good IT skills
• Experience of working with excel

Desirable

• Experience of working on projects and data collection

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

The Wing Unit

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

The Wing Unit

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)