Oxford Health NHS Trust

Assistant Psychologist - High Wycombe

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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

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-BM6789650

Job locations

Prospect House

Crendon Street

High Wycombe

HP13 6LA

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 advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Please also note that this role is based at either Prospect House High Wycombe or Peach Tree House Aylesbury.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Please also note that this role is based at either Prospect House High Wycombe or Peach Tree House Aylesbury.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Prospect House

Crendon Street

High Wycombe

HP13 6LA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Prospect House

Crendon Street

High Wycombe

HP13 6LA

Employer's website

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