Job summary
Are you a psychology graduate looking to further your career?
Do you have experience of working in a mental health setting?
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Oxfordshire Talking Therapies (OTT); an established Talking Therapies service in Oxfordshire. 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.
If you think that you can bring your own creativity, flexibility and dedication to OTT, 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.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to undertake administrative duties which may include but is not limited to:
- Making and receiving phone calls to/from patients
- project and diary support
- supporting with other ad-hoc tasks during critical periods.
- You will also support various work-streams within OTT through evaluation, audits and research.
This post in the future has the potential to support the Head of Service / Clinical Lead with projects and light administrative duties.
OTT 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
Details
Date posted
29 May 2025
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, Flexible working
Reference number
267-OA7223300
Job locations
Abell House / Manzil Way
Oxford
OX3 7JH
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Abell House / Manzil Way
Oxford
OX3 7JH
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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