Job Description

Are you a psychology graduate looking to further your career?



Do you have experience of working in a mental health setting?



We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Oxfordshire Talking Therapies (OTT); an established Talking Therapies service in Oxfordshire. You will play an important role in being the first point of contact for patients accessing the service, providing assessment appointments alongside co-facilitating evidence based low intensity treatment interventions.



If you think that you can bring your own creativity, flexibility and dedication to OTT, and you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we look forward to reading your application soon!



Please note that this post is for a 12 month fixed-term vacancy. This will be reviewed nearing the end of this period with the potential opportunity for extension.



You will be required to undertake administrative duties which may include but is not limited to:



Making and receiving phone calls to/from patients



project and diary support



supporting with other ad-hoc tasks during critical periods.



You will also support various work-streams within OTT through evaluation, audits and research.



This post in the future has the potential to support the Head of Service / Clinical Lead with projects and light administrative duties.



OTT has a large psychological team of qualified, trainee and senior clinicians who are encouraged to cultivate their creativity and passion in their role. We encourage our staff to be involved in the development of Step 2 and Step 3 methods and modes of delivery. We are a centre of innovation, leading in the delivery of a variety of psychological interventions.



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.