Job Title: Clinical Psychologist (Fixed Term)
Due to the expanding Forensic CAMHS service in our area, we are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join the team on a fixed-term contract. The forensic CAMHS team is a small specialist community service for young people under 18 with mental health concerns and high-risk behaviors. Young people may or may not be in contact with the youth justice or care systems. The service collaborates with various agencies within Thames Valley (Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire) and beyond, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses, forming part of wider CAMHS services.
We offer support services to professionals and facilitate access to other CAMHS teams, including:
* Advice
* Case consultation
* Assessment (joint or otherwise)
* Case supervision
* Training
* Specialist interventions
The role involves working with colleagues to support service provision across Thames Valley, focusing on consultation, assessment, and treatment. The role will support psychological thinking within the team, work with an assistant psychologist, and supervise their work.
This position has been funded to address increasing neurodevelopmental needs among our clients. The successful candidate will lead neurodevelopmental testing and assessments (e.g., WISC/WAIS) and develop pathways across the service area. Experience in these areas is desirable.
The ideal applicant will have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills to thrive within a multidisciplinary team and work with complex patient groups and their families. Opportunities for professional development are available.
About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
We provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes to provide care close to patients' homes.
Our vision is that everyone receives: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team." Our values are: "Caring, safe, and excellent."
Benefits
* Career progression opportunities
* Access to tailored learning and development
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service
* NHS discounts
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car and cycle-to-work schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Support groups via our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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