Job summary
This is a new clinical academic position which sits across Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford University. The aim is to enable an early career clinical psychologist to develop a programme of research relating to psychological therapies. The position is jointly embedded in Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) and in the Psychological Therapies theme of the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre. Duties will include both research and clinical work, with relevant clinical supervision and support from senior researchers in Oxford University relevant to the post-holder's research interests.
Duties will include both research and clinical work, with relevant clinical supervision and support from senior researchers in the University relevant to the post-holder's research interests.
Main duties of the job
It will be expected that the Fellow's research will address a key clinical area for adult and/or adolescent patient populations, with the potential to create significant patient benefit. Examples might include: inpatient care; crisis services and suicidal ideation; neurodiversity; diversity and inclusion in psychological therapy; or ultra-high-risk of psychosis. The Fellow will collaborate with clinicians, clinical-academics, and individuals with lived experience.
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
The position is a new initiative from the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Psychological Treatments theme (Daniel Freeman / Anke Ehlers) and psychological therapies leads in Oxford Health (Bill Tiplady / Jo Ryder / Steph Oldroyd / John Pimm). The three-year position would enable the post-holder to develop the basis of a future advanced fellowship application to national funders or programme grant.
We are interested to hear both from candidates ready to move directly into an 8a role and from newly qualified applicants interested in a Band 7 development post, in which case the candidate would progress into an 8a post upon successful completion of an agreed development programme.
Please do let us know in your application whether you are applying directly for the 8a role or for the Band 7 development post.
For more information please refer to the attached Job descriptions & PS or get in touch with us with any questions you may have.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position is a new initiative from the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Psychological Treatments theme (Daniel Freeman / Anke Ehlers) and psychological therapies leads in Oxford Health (Bill Tiplady / Jo Ryder / Steph Oldroyd / John Pimm). The three-year position would enable the post-holder to develop the basis of a future advanced fellowship application to national funders or programme grant.
We are interested to hear both from candidates ready to move directly into an 8a role and from newly qualified applicants interested in a Band 7 development post, in which case the candidate would progress into an 8a post upon successful completion of an agreed development programme.
Please do let us know in your application whether you are applying directly for the 8a role or for the Band 7 development post.
For more information please refer to the attached Job descriptions & PS or get in touch with us with any questions you may have.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the British Psychological Society, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapist and lifespan developmental psychology
- HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- PhD in a relevant area
- Diploma level qualification in CBT and/or BABCP accreditation
- (FOR 8A) Qualifications / training in clinical supervision
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience publishing research in peer-reviewed scientific journals on developing the psychological understanding and/or treatment of mental health conditions. This should include first author publications.
Desirable
- (FOR 8A) Experience of working in the NHS (or equivalent relevant post-qualification experience)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the British Psychological Society, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapist and lifespan developmental psychology
- HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- PhD in a relevant area
- Diploma level qualification in CBT and/or BABCP accreditation
- (FOR 8A) Qualifications / training in clinical supervision
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience publishing research in peer-reviewed scientific journals on developing the psychological understanding and/or treatment of mental health conditions. This should include first author publications.
Desirable
- (FOR 8A) Experience of working in the NHS (or equivalent relevant post-qualification experience)
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).
