Job Description

Are you an HCPC registered Psychologist seeking career development in a progressive role?



We are looking for a friendly, compassionate, flexible and creative HCPC registered psychologist who enjoys working as a fully integrated member of the MDT and is interested in developing your skills in acute inpatient wards.



You would work at Allen Ward which is based at Warneford Hospital site. The ward has already has one part time practitioner psychologist and a full time assistant psychologist.



The post is offering 18.75 hours however, if you would like more hours, please get in contact to negotiate.



You would have a clear co created job plan that is varied and flexible with a supportive and visible consultant psychologist on site. There would also be allocated time to pursue a special interest or develop skills that would be in line with the service.



This role is recognised as crucial in ensuring that patients get access to high quality psychological treatments within the adult inpatient wards. You will be a valued member of the team.



We have a supportive and structured development scheme which allows you to develop your skills as a b7 psychologist to progress to meeting the competencies and consequently moving in to the role of b8a senior psychologist.



We are a fast growing service that encourages innovation. There are exciting plans for the service to be part of research trials looking at adapting psychological interventions to inpatient wards.



Psychological assessments and time limited psychological interventions within an inpatient setting. Opportunities to work with a wide range of presentations on a 1:1 and with families.



Facilitating team formulation sessions,



Facilitating team reflective practise groups



Offering CPD workshops to multi-disciplinary staff.



Consultation and encouraging staff teams to think psychologically.



Attending and offering a psychological perspective in ward reviews and professional meetings



Developing and facilitating groups on acute inpatient wards.



Experience of supervising therapists and other clinical staff.



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.