Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

We are excited to invite applications for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our dynamic CAMHS team at Marlborough House, Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking broad experience in a CAMHS service as a stepping stone toward a career in clinical psychology.

Position: Full-timeLocation: Marlborough House, Swindon (with occasional travel across BSW, including schools and patients' homes)

In this role, you will be working alongside our supportive and busy multi-disciplinary team, including clinical psychologists. You will gain valuable experience across multiple areas, including our generic CAMHS team within the Getting More Help service. Additionally, you will spend dedicated time within The Eating Disorder Service (TEDs) and the Neurodevelopmental Clinic (NDC).

You will receive supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist to support your professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a varied and rewarding service, helping children and young people with mental health needs.

Apply Now and take the next step in your psychology career!

Main duties of the job

The role will include supporting the team by gathering and collating relevant information relating to the assessment process by speaking with parents, schools and other relevant professionals as needed. Under supervision there will be an opportunity to be directly involved in assessments with children and young people and family members. There will also be an opportunity to undertake direct psychological interventions again under clinical supervision.

There are strong professional links in BSW CAMHS and psychology meet regularly to consider training, continuing development, specialist interest and service developments. This also brings with it the opportunity to network and learn from other psychologists in different teams and specialisms

There will also be an opportunity to be involved in service audit, evaluation and collection of outcome monitoring data. The role is busy but the team is supportive and compassionate.

Previous work with children and young people and/or experience of working in a CAMHS or Child Health setting will be useful for this role.

We envisage that this post will generate a lot of interest therefore we will close the post early if we receive a lot of applications.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide 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
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Swindon Community CAMHS

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Swindon Community CAMHS

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS

Employer's website

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

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