Job Description

Are you compassionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference in the lives of young people?



We're looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (FCAMHS) team, supporting children and adolescents with complex mental health needs. This role offers valuable experience in a community forensic setting within a small, supportive team of experienced clinicians, including Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Admin staff.



While the role includes key support tasks such as data collection and audit, it also provides training in specialist assessments and risk work not typically available in similar positions. You'll receive regular clinical supervision and take part in monthly team meetings focused on wellbeing and reflective practice.



Applicants should hold a Psychology degree (2:1 or above) or higher qualification, with experience in mental health--preferably working with young people and ideally in a forensic setting. Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills (including Microsoft Office and basic Excel) are essential, along with a genuine interest in supporting young people with mental health challenges.



Please be aware that this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.


Under regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist, you will develop skills to support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care; supporting consultation to other professionals and agencies, providing psychological

assessment and brief psychological interventions.

In addition, you will support the service in collection of routine data and create reports for commissioners and assist in the development of service

evaluation within the service. Previous experience of the above is desirable.

You will work with colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team and so should be able to demonstrate the ability to do so. The role will also involve

participation in audit, service evaluation and service development projects.



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



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.