Job summary
Are you a psychology graduate looking to further your career? Are you enthusiastic, dedicated and hard working? Do you have experience of working in a mental health setting?
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies (BTT); an established Talking Therapies service in Buckinghamshire. You will play an important role in being the first point of contact for patients accessing the service, providing assessment appointments alongside co-facilitating evidence based low intensity treatment interventions.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to support the administrative team with making and receiving phone calls to/from clients as well as supporting with other ad-hoc tasks during critical periods. You will also support various work-streams within BTT through evaluation, audits and research.
BTT has a large psychological team of qualified, trainee and senior clinicians who are encouraged to cultivate their creativity and passion in their role. We encourage our staff to be involved in the development of Step 2 and Step 3 methods and modes of delivery. We are a centre of innovation, leading in the delivery of a variety of psychological interventions.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you think that you can bring your own creativity, flexibility and dedication to the BTT , and you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we look forward to reading your application soon!
Please note that this post is for a 12 month fixed-term vacancy. This will be reviewed nearing the end of this period with the potential opportunity for extension.
Please note that this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you think that you can bring your own creativity, flexibility and dedication to the BTT , and you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we look forward to reading your application soon!
Please note that this post is for a 12 month fixed-term vacancy. This will be reviewed nearing the end of this period with the potential opportunity for extension.
Please note that this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honors degree or higher in psychology.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities specifically anxiety and depression.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work providing direct care provision
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to develop effective therapeutic alliances, communicate and explore sensitive information with service users.
- Able to interact well within multidisciplinary teams
- High level of written communication skills / report writing
Desirable
- Evidence of reflective use of supervision
- Experience and skill with research/data entry/analysis
- Experience working within clinical records systems such as PCMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honors degree or higher in psychology.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities specifically anxiety and depression.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work providing direct care provision
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to develop effective therapeutic alliances, communicate and explore sensitive information with service users.
- Able to interact well within multidisciplinary teams
- High level of written communication skills / report writing
Desirable
- Evidence of reflective use of supervision
- Experience and skill with research/data entry/analysis
- Experience working within clinical records systems such as PCMIS
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).
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).
