Assistant Psychologist

Are you a Psychology graduate seeking to gain further clinical experience? The Early Intervention in Psychosis service in Oxfordshire is a well-established, service providing multidisciplinary team working for all those experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We are a clinical academic service, working alongside researchers from the University of Oxford. We are at the forefront of undertaking research in the area of early psychosis to understand the causes of psychosis and the most effective treatments, and implementing these findings in practice, for the benefit of patients. The service provides high quality NICE recommended interventions.,

• Support and enhance the clinical and psychological care of clients within the Early intervention service, across all sectors of care; providing initial assessments, psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist and other AHPs, and working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and the team manager within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
• Play a key role in clinically-related administration, conduct of audits and service evaluations, collection and reporting of team outcome measures.
• Development of clinical research projects, teaching and project work as appropriate.
  
  We are recruiting an Assistant Psychologist to join us full-time based in Oxford. You'll join a team of clinicians who work to provide the best service possible to both clients and carers. Successful applicants will have to demonstrate experience working in mental health, as well as motivation, enthusiasm, flexibility, willingness to learn and an ability to engage and empathise at a variety of levels.
We offer an environment where you'll be supported in developing personally and professionally to take the next step in your career. There are great CPD opportunities, such as training in cognitive-behavioural therapies and family interventions for psychosis. We work across the county, so the ability to travel between sites is essential.

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"

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team