• Job Description

  Req#: C9267-25-0612?language=en&page=985&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who wishes to make a difference to patients with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties?

  We are currently recruiting for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist which will undertake a key role as part of the Psychological Therapies Team, which is embedded within the wider Adult Mental Health Teams (AMHTs) in North Oxfordshire.

  This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychologist with a special interest in Cognitive Analytic Therapy to take on a unique role within Oxfordshire Psychological Therapies Team. This is a full-time development post which will be split between providing specialist psychological assessments and treatments using a range of interventions including CBT to clients referred to the AMHT and undertaking a programme of training and supervised clinical practice which will lead to eventual qualification as a CAT practitioner.

  We are also keen to hear from any newly qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists as this role can be offered as a development preceptorship post.

  Main duties of the job

  The main duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

  • You will be part of a Psychological Therapies Team containing a diverse mix of therapists including Psychologists, Psychotherapists, CAT, CBT, and Family Therapists.
  • You will offer assessment and treatment to adults of working age presenting with complex and enduring mental health problems and personality disorders.
  • You will also offer support and consultation to non-psychology professionals in formulating cases and delivering psychologically informed work. The post holder will have access to regular supervision and be invited to attend a lively programme including reflective practice groups and a journal club.

  We have links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health that includes Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCTC) and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training, which is hosted by the Trust.

  We actively encourage innovation and research with opportunities for collaborations with the University ofOxford Department of Psychiatry and Department of Experimental Psychology.

  Once qualified as a CAT Therapist the post holder will work full time in the North and West Oxon AMHT, providing facilitation of groups as well as seeing patients individually and provide training and supervision to others. There will be some occasional requirement to travel to other bases.

  We are also happy to hear from other professionals who can demonstrate how they meet the person specification.

  About us

  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

  Details

  Date posted

  08 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum | Pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  267-OA7178006

  Job locations

  North AMHT

  Elms Centre

  Banbury, Oxford

  OX16 9AL

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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.

  Job description

  Job 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.

  Person Specification

  Qualifiacations

  Essential

  • Doctoral level training in clinical /counselling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology

  Desirable

  • Pre-qualification training and qualification or experience in research methodology, staff training and /or other fields of applied psychology.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with clients with severe and complex mental health problems

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

  Skills

  Essential

  • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
  • Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
  • Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
  • Good Organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse
  • Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and inpatient settings.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multicultural framework
  • Experience of running / co-running groups.

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
  • A positive approach to working with adults with mental health difficulties
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

  Desirable

  • An awareness of own strengths and limitations

  Person Specification

  Qualifiacations

  Essential

  • Doctoral level training in clinical /counselling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology

  Desirable

  • Pre-qualification training and qualification or experience in research methodology, staff training and /or other fields of applied psychology.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with clients with severe and complex mental health problems

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

  Skills

  Essential

  • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
  • Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
  • Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
  • Good Organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse
  • Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and inpatient settings.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multicultural framework
  • Experience of running / co-running groups.

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
  • A positive approach to working with adults with mental health difficulties
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

  Desirable

  • An awareness of own strengths and limitations

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  North AMHT

  Elms Centre

  Banbury, Oxford

  OX16 9AL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  North AMHT

  Elms Centre

  Banbury, Oxford

  OX16 9AL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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