Assistant Psychologist - Learning Disability CAMHS
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford
Assistant Psychologist - Learning Disability CAMHS
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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 1 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 711a8427952a43ae85d8f5f6bcf45056
Location ref: Oxford
Full Job Description
Are you a Psychology graduate seeking a new role? Are you keen on developing your clinical experience in mental health? We're a friendly and supportive, well-established, and knowledgeable community multi-professional team, where you will receive quality reflective supervision seeking a part time Assistant Psychologist! We'll need you to use your skills to support with quality assessments and interventions and influence service improvements. You will have opportunities to grow in your career and continuing professional development. You will be a vital member of the team helping the system to understand the complete identity of the young person including their intellectual disability, neurodivergence and mental health. You will be the team champion for Routine Outcome Measures (ROM's), I Want Great Care feedback and oversee the team wating list spreadsheets. You will support the facilitation of our clinical groups with parents. You will work on behaviour interventions and psychological assessments with young people under supervision. You will be trained and supported to observe children in school and at home. Within this team you will gain experience of working with children who have moderate to severe Learning Disabilities, Autism and ADHD, behaviours that challenge and often anxiety and low mood.,
- Support with holistic and evidence-based assessments and assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care.
- Contribute to multi-professional assessment and formulation of the needs of child and young person.
- Work closely with families and the education and social care systems to empower them to help the child / young person to achieve their goals.
- Offer psychologically informed and evidence based interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide 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" - Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: