Job overview
We are seeking a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our CAMHS team based at Savernake Hospital in Marlborough, Wiltshire. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get a broad experience of working in a CAMHS service prior to pursuing a career in clinical psychology.
The post is full time and will involve working alongside our amazing but busy multi‑disciplinary team including clinical psychologists. The post will include working alongside our generic CAMHS team; however, the post holder will also have dedicated time in their job plan to work within The CAMHS Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) and our Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinic (NDC). Supervision will be provided by a qualified clinical psychologist.
The base for this post will be with Marlborough CAMHS, however, at times there will be a need to travel to different sites across BSW, including schools and patients’ homes.
The role will include supporting the team by gathering and collating relevant information relating to the assessment process by speaking with parents, schools and other relevant professionals as needed. Under supervision there will be an opportunity to be directly involved in assessments with children and young people and family members. There will also be an opportunity to undertake direct psychological interventions again under clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
There will also be an opportunity to be involved in service audit and evaluation.
Previous work with children and young people and/or experience of working in a CAMHS or Child Health setting will be useful for this role.
We envisage that this post will generate a lot of interest therefore we may close the post early if we receive a lot of applications.
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working with child & adolescents with both physical and mental health needs e.g. paediatric psychology, eating disorders
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Degree in psychology
Desirable criteria
* Pre‑qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for clients with mental health problems.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children and adolescents with eating disorders, physical health difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities.
Documents to Download
* Assistant CP JD (PDF, 144.4KB)
* Job risks and OH Tasks (PDF, 216.6KB)
* Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact Details
Name: Emma Harding-Wyatt
Title: Clinical Team Manager
Email: emma.harding-wyatt@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01865 903777
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