Job overview

Please note this role is an honorary contract. The post holder will be considered a volunteer and will not hold any employee status with the trust.

Are you seeking a opportunity to further your training? 

We are offering the rare opportunity to work as an Honorary Psychotherapist in training in an Adult Mental Health Psychological Service, as part of your Psychodynamic Psychotherapy training.

The placement is with South Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies, a friendly team of psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists, based at Saffron House, South Bucks Community Mental Health Hub, High Wycombe, alongside a variety of multidisciplinary clinicians working in adults and older adults mental health, as well as other services such as our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, The Early Intervention Team for Psychosis, The Crisis Team, Older Adult Mental Health Services and The Community Mental Health Team. There is also the possibility of working in our smaller Amersham Health Centre that serves the South East of the county.

Interviews will be taking place the W/C the 17th November.

Main duties of the job

We require a minimum commitment of at least one day a week (to see at least 2-4 patients for psychotherapy which includes your training patient, and 1 assessment per month, depending on your clinical experience) over at least a 12-month period.

We are offering this honorary position to applicants who are seeking experience as part of their psychotherapy studies. The role will involve working closely alongside 3 psychodynamic psychotherapists (across North and South Bucks), a group analyst and a larger multidisciplinary team of clinical psychologists, CBT therapists, family therapists (and others) in the South of the county. There are therefore many opportunities to gain a broader understanding of the context of psychological work within the NHS.

According to your own availability there may be the opportunity to join other areas of the service for observation for example, pre-therapy or psychoeducational groups. The successful applicant will benefit from exposure to a range of therapeutic approaches.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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”

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 apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team