Job summary
Oxford Centre for Psychological Health
The Oxford Centre for Psychological Health is a unit within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust closely linked to the University of Oxford and the Department of Experimental Psychology. Staff are employed on NHS contracts with access to University facilities. The centre comprises the Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training and Research, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre and the Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Intervention Centre.
We are a fast-growing organisation which delivers training and clinical services from an evidence based perspective, and are seeking new staff to join our friendly and dynamic team based at the Warneford Hospital, Oxford (with some flexible working from home being possible). CBT and Systemic/Family therapy interests are strongly encouraged.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from minoritised backgrounds for these posts.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the Directors and the academic, research or clinical teams and particularly the BABCP lead, to plan, co-ordinate and monitor the CBT training activity of the doctoral course and the HEE funded CBT top up programme for supervisors to obtain BABCP accreditation. To contribute to the training, teaching and supervision as required.
To work closely with the Top up programme lead to ensure the smooth running of the clinical and academic work on that programme.
To ensure CBT competencies are delivered and assessed throughout the training of DClinPsy trainees.
For all trainees, coordinating and conducting supervision, case report marking and other activities contributing to BABCP accreditation.
If appropriate, to contribute clinical sessions to Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Intervention Centre (OHSPIC) in an identified area of specialization.
If appropriate, contribute to the work of the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC).
About us
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planning, organising and coordinating key aspects of the BABCP components of the DClinPsy and CBT supervisor top-uptraining.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planning, organising and coordinating key aspects of the BABCP components of the DClinPsy and CBT supervisor top-uptraining.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPost Graduate Qualification relevant to CBT including CBT Diplopma, Doctorate in Clinical or counselling Psychology or equivalent
- oBABCP practitioner level accreditation
Desirable
- oBABCP supervisor or trainer level accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- oAdvanced knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations that underpin the practice of CBT in the context of clinical psychology.
- oExpertise in issues related to CBT supervision
- oUnderstanding of academic standards and governance in relation to clinical training
- oDoctoral level knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative research design and methodology, relevant to the field of CBT.
Desirable
- oKnowledge, skills and experience in clinical psychology practice in a specialist area
Other
Essential
- oWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing highly complex, technical and/or sensitive information to a range of professional audiences within and outside the NHS.
- oSkills in providing consultation to a range of professional and non-professional groups.
- oAn ability to identify and positively respond to issues of power, discrimination and difference
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal relationships, even under difficult circumstances.
- oShows positive interest in and commitment to pre-qualification training in clinical psychology.
- oHas a variety of research interests.
- oRegistered with the BABCP as a CBT therapist/practitioner
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working at an appropriate organisational level within a NHS and/or University setting
- oEstablished level of teaching experience and ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings, which may include public speaking.
- oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of a variety of clinical presentations.
- oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a higher education institution or clinical/CBT training.
- oFormal training in supervision of other professionals and/or trainees.
- oExperience of organising teaching programmes within Higher Education
- oExperience of curriculum or other teaching development within the context of health care
- oExperience of working with Service Users in the co-creation of teaching and research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPost Graduate Qualification relevant to CBT including CBT Diplopma, Doctorate in Clinical or counselling Psychology or equivalent
- oBABCP practitioner level accreditation
Desirable
- oBABCP supervisor or trainer level accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- oAdvanced knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations that underpin the practice of CBT in the context of clinical psychology.
- oExpertise in issues related to CBT supervision
- oUnderstanding of academic standards and governance in relation to clinical training
- oDoctoral level knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative research design and methodology, relevant to the field of CBT.
Desirable
- oKnowledge, skills and experience in clinical psychology practice in a specialist area
Other
Essential
- oWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing highly complex, technical and/or sensitive information to a range of professional audiences within and outside the NHS.
- oSkills in providing consultation to a range of professional and non-professional groups.
- oAn ability to identify and positively respond to issues of power, discrimination and difference
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal relationships, even under difficult circumstances.
- oShows positive interest in and commitment to pre-qualification training in clinical psychology.
- oHas a variety of research interests.
- oRegistered with the BABCP as a CBT therapist/practitioner
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working at an appropriate organisational level within a NHS and/or University setting
- oEstablished level of teaching experience and ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings, which may include public speaking.
- oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of a variety of clinical presentations.
- oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a higher education institution or clinical/CBT training.
- oFormal training in supervision of other professionals and/or trainees.
- oExperience of organising teaching programmes within Higher Education
- oExperience of curriculum or other teaching development within the context of health care
- oExperience of working with Service Users in the co-creation of teaching and research
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
