Assistant Psychologist

Are you looking to start or continue your career in CAMHS and eating disorders? Are you compassionate, dedicated and enthusiastic? We are looking for a full time Assistant Psychologist to join the Eating disorder Team (TEDS) within Community CAMHS working with Children and Adolescents with mental health difficulties. This role is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to work alongside a multi disciplinary team, who have a reputation for their strong team work ethos and excellent delivery of care.

• Please be aware that this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job The Eating disorder service are a team of professionals from different backgrounds working towards the same goal and within the wider community team, sharing joint team structures such as team meetings and complex case discussions. Under regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist, you will develop skills to support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the Eating disorder service, across all sectors of care including brief psychological interventions. In addition, you will support the service in areas of development of service evaluation and any other projects that are appropriate to the role, for example participation in audit, service evaluation and service development projects., Keynsham community CAMHS is a thriving team of professionals, working together towards shared goals. There is an emphasis throughout the service and the Team on staff wellbeing and training and as a new member of staff you will have access to a wide range of training in therapeutic models relevant to your role. Team members are encouraged to develop their specialist interests and build on their professional skills., Keynsham community CAMHS is a thriving team of professionals, working together towards shared goals. There is an emphasis throughout the service and the Team on staff wellbeing and training and as a new member of staff you will have access to a wide range of training in therapeutic models relevant to your role. Team members are encouraged to develop their specialist interests and build on their professional skills. The successful candidate would be offered Clinical Supervision as well as Group Reflective Practice and any additional training required. We look forward to supporting interested candidates to gain valuable experience in Eating disorders. The post holder will join the Eating disorder team MDT on a Tuesday and work will be allocated and supervised alongside the lead psychologist.

The successful candidate would be offered Clinical Supervision as well as Group Reflective Practice and any additional training required. We look forward to supporting interested candidates to gain valuable experience in Eating disorders. The post holder will join the Eating disorder team MDT on a Tuesday and work will be allocated and supervised alongside the lead psychologist. The successful candidate will have a genuine interest and experience in working with young people with mental health problems. In addition, they will demonstrate good communication skills, be very organised, flexible and IT literate (proficient with MS Office, including basic MS Excel abilities)., The successful candidate will have a genuine interest and experience in working with young people with mental health problems. In addition, they will demonstrate good communication skills, be very organised, flexible and IT literate (proficient with MS Office, including basic MS Excel abilities). Please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal discussion about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional Psychology, Mental Health practice and research design and analysis.
Experience Essential
• Previous experience of working with people with emotional, behavioural and/or mental health/ learning difficulties.
Desirable
• Experience of working with families and/or carers
• Experience of paid work in direct care provision that have a number of Mental Health and social need
• Previous experience of audit and/ or research in a clinical setting
• Previous experience in an assistant psychology post, High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients/parents and colleagues.
• An understanding of psychology applied to mental health care.
Desirable
• High standard of report writing.
Personal Essential
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
Other Essential
• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional Psychology, Mental Health practice and research design and analysis.
Experience Essential
• Previous experience of working with people with emotional, behavioural and/or mental health/ learning difficulties.
Desirable
• Experience of working with families and/or carers
• Experience of paid work in direct care provision that have a number of Mental Health and social need
• Previous experience of audit and/ or research in a clinical setting
• Previous experience in an assistant psychology post, High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients/parents and colleagues.
• An understanding of psychology applied to mental health care.
Desirable
• High standard of report writing.
Personal Essential
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
  
  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