Job Description

Are an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and ready for a new challenge?



You may be interested in joining us in Getting Help Services as the Lead Clinician as part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health service in Buckinghamshire.



You would be joining Bucks CAMHS at an exciting time as we are embarking on an improvement journey to re-shape our Getting Help Services to operate in a way more aligned to iThrive.



You will be involved in clinically supporting all 3 of these service areas that make up Getting Help, which provides great variety to this role. You will work across a large pathway offering plenty of opportunity to use higher-level skills including supervision, consultancy and leadership. You will use your strong clinical leadership skills to provide oversight for a significant number of trainees these teams employ and allowing you to shape and grow this developing workforce.



If you're interested in this significant opportunity to shape, support and grow the Getting Help Services - Apply Now!



Conduct highly specialist psychological assessments using a variety of methods, including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, and structured interviews



Implement and evaluate a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, adjusting and refining formulations as necessary



Provide clinical placements, supervision, and training for trainee and recently qualified clinical/counselling psychologists and CBT therapists



Undertake risk assessment and management for individual clients, providing advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk



Lead the development of psychological interventions, including digital technology, and contribute to policy and service development within the team



Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.



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 are delighted to be able to offer a new opportunity in Buckinghamshire CAMHS. This role is a chance to be at the forefront of our new way of working in our Getting Help Services, ensuring that services receive the clinical oversight and professional development of staff required to deliver safe and effective care.



This role involves the post holder working across our current Mental Health Support Teams and Targeted Services (low intensity), and High Intensity CBT clinicians. You will be required to work closely alongside the Service Manager and Operational Leads (Team Managers) for these services.



The post holder will be key to the service embedding the changes and ensuring, alongside our Service Manager and Operational Leads, that consistent and good quality care is given during the transition period and beyond.



Please refer to the attached job description for a full summary of the main responsibilities



We strongly encourage prospective candidates to get in touch for an informal discussion about the role.