• Job Description

  Req#: C9267-24-1383?language=en&page=8&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We're looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join a team of leading experts in psychosis research, testing a novel psychological treatment for distressing voices.

  Could this be you?

  The Talking with Voices II trial is investigating whether a new form of dialogical therapy promotes recovery and reduces distress for patients who hear voices. This post offers the opportunity to work as part of a national team delivering and testing the therapy as part of a multi-site randomised controlled trial. The post holder will receive training and frequent supervision to support the delivery of key trial tasks: recruiting patients, completing informed consent and supporting patients to complete trial assessments. Data from this study will inform NHS service development.

  The team is led by Dr Eleanor Longden and Prof Tony Morrison (Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust). Dr Bryony Sheaves and Prof Daniel Freeman (Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford) are leading the Oxford trial site. The post-holder would join the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP) research team, led by Professor Freeman.

  Main duties of the job

  As an assistant psychologist you will be responsible for recruiting participants for the Oxford trial site. You will support patients to complete informed consent and multiple trial assessments. All participants will be experiencing distressing voices.

  You will attend individual supervision with a clinical psychologist based in Oxford and be expected to meet key milestones for the trial, including recruitment targets. You will advertise the trial to NHS mental health teams, supported by the trial clinical psychologist. You will be expected to contribute to the Trust's social inclusion agenda by enabling staff, service users and carers from diverse background to flourish by creating a psychologically safe environment in the Talking with Voices trial.

  You must hold a degree in psychology (2.1 or above, or equivalent conversion) and have knowledge of the psychological understanding of voice hearing, excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage patients attending secondary mental health care services.

  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:

  • 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

  Date posted

  14 June 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  18 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  267-CS6384890

  Job locations

  Department of Experimental Psychology,

  New Radcliffe House

  Oxford

  OX2 6NW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What we need from you!

  • A graduate psychologist with a passion for innovation, and developing the evidence base for psychological therapies.
  • A knowledge of the psychological understanding of voice hearing.
  • An insight into and empathy for the difficulties faced by people who hear voices and those who experience trauma.
  • An ability to quickly learn new psychological assessments.
  • An ability to work creatively, co-operatively, reliably, and consistently within a team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.

  Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What we need from you!

  • A graduate psychologist with a passion for innovation, and developing the evidence base for psychological therapies.
  • A knowledge of the psychological understanding of voice hearing.
  • An insight into and empathy for the difficulties faced by people who hear voices and those who experience trauma.
  • An ability to quickly learn new psychological assessments.
  • An ability to work creatively, co-operatively, reliably, and consistently within a team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.

  Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge requirements

  Essential

  • Knowledge of clinical trials methodology
  • Knowledge of the psychological understanding of voice hearing.

  Desirable

  • An awareness of the work of Intervoice and/or The Hearing Voices Network.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Psychology degree (2.1 or above, or equivalent conversion; BPS accredited)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of recruiting to a research study.
  • Experience of psychological research.

  Desirable

  • Experience working with people who hear voices; personal experience of voice hearing; experience of using psychological assessments
  • Other interests: cognitive behavioural therapy; clinical trials; experimental methodology; cognitive psychology.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge requirements

  Essential

  • Knowledge of clinical trials methodology
  • Knowledge of the psychological understanding of voice hearing.

  Desirable

  • An awareness of the work of Intervoice and/or The Hearing Voices Network.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Psychology degree (2.1 or above, or equivalent conversion; BPS accredited)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of recruiting to a research study.
  • Experience of psychological research.

  Desirable

  • Experience working with people who hear voices; personal experience of voice hearing; experience of using psychological assessments
  • Other interests: cognitive behavioural therapy; clinical trials; experimental methodology; cognitive psychology.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Department of Experimental Psychology,

  New Radcliffe House

  Oxford

  OX2 6NW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Department of Experimental Psychology,

  New Radcliffe House

  Oxford

  OX2 6NW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

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