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Job summary

Main area
Adult and Older Adult Urgent Care Pathway
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
2 years (2 Years fixed term contract)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
267-BM7253976
Employer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Whiteleaf Centre and occasionally High Wycombe
Town
The Whiteleaf Centre and occasionally High Wycombe
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
01/07/2025

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Senior Assistant Psychologists - Urgent Care

NHS AfC: Band 5

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.

We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Good luck and we hope to hear from you.


 

Job overview

Are you looking to take a step up in your phycology career? Or would you like a change of pace in your clinical work?

We're recruiting 3 full time Senior Assistant Psychologists on a 2 year fixed term contract in the Urgent Care Pathway for Adults and Older Adults.

You will support and enhance the Psychological care of adults and older adults within the Urgent Care Pathway who are undergoing a mental health crisis and require Intensive Home Treatment Intervention. You will support the journey of a service user during one of the most difficult times of an individuals mental health recovery.

Main duties of the job

  • Assist in the psychological assessment of adults and older adults in mental health crisis using various measures and interviews
  • Undertake protocol-based interventions with service users, family members, and carers, and assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans
  • Support the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, including carer support groups, and participation groups for adults and their families
  • Assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects, including data collection, analysis, and report production
  • Manage databases for psychology referrals, maintain clinical records, and support multidisciplinary meetings with administrative tasks

Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person specification

Significant experience post graduate work with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.

Essential criteria
  • 2 years of experience at least
Desirable criteria
  • 1 full year at least

Experience of paid working with risk service user presentation.

Essential criteria
  • 2 years experience
Desirable criteria
  • 1 year minimum

Experience of paid work in direct care of complex difficulties with psychosis/personality disorder.

Essential criteria
  • 2 years experience
Desirable criteria
  • 1 year experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthNHS 75th BirthdayDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Shazma Thabusom
Job title
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07999150565
Additional information

Please drop an email as first enquiry rather than contact number.

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application. 

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