Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologists to join our North Oxfordshire locality Keystone Primary Care Mental Health Team, working across Banbury and Witney.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills including intervention and assessment skills within the Previous assistants within the team have successfully gone on to train as Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, or have secured other assistant psychologist roles within the NHS.
Please note that as we anticipate a high volume of applicants for these roles, the advert may close before the advertised date. We therefore recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Please also include the following in your application supporting information (individuals who do not follow these instructions will not be shortlisted):
Whether you have a driving license and access to a car during the working day, or how you will be able to travel between bases and client homes as required for the role (noting that much of the county may not be accessible by public transport).
Main duties of the job
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Assistant Psychologist within Banbury and Witney Primary Care Mental Health Teams (PCMHT).
This is a new post and you will be part of the development of new MDT, as part of the Community Mental Health Framework. You will be working in an integrated primary care setting, and will enjoy the chance to be part of an interdisciplinary team of colleagues from across mental health services, voluntary and community sectors.
You will play a key role in providing holistic, trauma-informed care to people with serious mental health conditions. You must be organised, self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills.
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
* Please note that this advert will close once sufficient applications have been received *
- You will be responsible for collecting and reporting outcome data, and for managing Excel spreadsheets and other databases - therefore, you must have excellent Excel and database skills.
- You will be responsible for carrying out triage and assessments, under the supervision of qualified staff.
- You will be responsible for carrying out guided-self help and psychoeducation interventions, under the supervision of qualified staff.
- You will be responsible for co-facilitating psychological therapy groups together with qualified staff, as well as evaluating and auditing these
- You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the design of resources and training, as well as service improvement projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Please note that this advert will close once sufficient applications have been received *
- You will be responsible for collecting and reporting outcome data, and for managing Excel spreadsheets and other databases - therefore, you must have excellent Excel and database skills.
- You will be responsible for carrying out triage and assessments, under the supervision of qualified staff.
- You will be responsible for carrying out guided-self help and psychoeducation interventions, under the supervision of qualified staff.
- You will be responsible for co-facilitating psychological therapy groups together with qualified staff, as well as evaluating and auditing these
- You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the design of resources and training, as well as service improvement projects.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information
- Understanding of the needs of people with serious mental health problems
- Ability to apply psychological knowledge to interventions for SMI
Desirable
- Experience of databases and data analysis
- High standard of report writing
- Knowledge of wider context of mental health care
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to GBR
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
Experience
Essential
- experience of working with people with mental health problems within the NHS
- Experience of data entry and data analysis
Desirable
- Paid work in direct care provision (mental health and social needs)
- Work with people with serious mental health conditions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- Ability to interact with people with mental health problems
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
Desirable
- Interest in working with people with serious mental health conditions
Contractual/Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision
- Car driver/ability to travel between bases as required
Desirable
- Desire to explore career in professional psychology
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information
- Understanding of the needs of people with serious mental health problems
- Ability to apply psychological knowledge to interventions for SMI
Desirable
- Experience of databases and data analysis
- High standard of report writing
- Knowledge of wider context of mental health care
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to GBR
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
Experience
Essential
- experience of working with people with mental health problems within the NHS
- Experience of data entry and data analysis
Desirable
- Paid work in direct care provision (mental health and social needs)
- Work with people with serious mental health conditions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- Ability to interact with people with mental health problems
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
Desirable
- Interest in working with people with serious mental health conditions
Contractual/Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision
- Car driver/ability to travel between bases as required
Desirable
- Desire to explore career in professional psychology
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.
