Job overview

Are you motivated to support children and young people with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions?

Join our dedicated Neurodevelopmental Conditions (NDC) Pathway team, part of the integrated CAMHS service, and help make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

Our pathway focuses on understanding and meeting the emotional and mental health needs of children with suspected or diagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions. We aim to improve long-term wellbeing and reduce future mental health challenges through tailored, evidence-based interventions delivered by our multi-disciplinary team.

As an Assistant Psychologist, you’ll play a key role in supporting psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, contributing to clinical work, service evaluation, data collection, audits, research and project work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. If you’re  committed to making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

•       To assist in the assessment of children and young people and families with complex mental health needs.

•       To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

•       To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups for young people and their families/carers under supervision.

•       To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within the team and with colleagues in other agencies.

•       To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, reflective practice sessions, team formulation sessions, referral meetings and multi-agency meetings where appropriate.

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