Job summary
We are looking for a Band 8a Older Adult Clinical Psychologist to join the Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies Team. We would also invite newly qualified clinical psychologists to apply as we would also offer a Band 7-8a developmental post.
We are happy to support flexible working hours to fit with external commitments. We would really love to hear from you - you may have ideas about skills you have and what you want to develop further, as well as roles you want to pursue - we are open to supporting your professional development!
The core work of this post is to provide psychological assessments and interventions for older adults with severe and/or complex mental health problems, their families and carers, as well as working with teams to provide consultation, support and training.
We also encourage supervising trainees and assistants and working with the patients and managers of the teams for co-produced service growth and development. In the post you will have access to a range of CPD activities alongside a strong network of psychological therapists.
There are excellent opportunities for service development, service evaluation/research, and teaching/training. The service has excellent links with the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for:
Contributing to care provision of patients by providing consultation to the multidisciplinary team and giving ongoing support to create and implement care and treatment plans.
Undertaking psychological assessments, including neuropsychological assessments where appropriate.
Delivering individual psychological interventions, where appropriate.
Evaluating the effectiveness of individual interventions.
Providing consultation and supervision to team colleagues in the delivery of psychologically informed treatments.
Supervising and supporting the psychological assessment and therapy provided by any assistant psychologists and doctoral trainee clinical psychologists.
Providing ad hoc advice and guidance to colleagues in inpatient wards, social care and GPs in planning and implementing care plans for patients with psychological care needs.
Working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of local policies and procedures to exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the ward to which the post relates.
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. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of clients, 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. Experience of neuropsychological assessment of dementia. Desirable Experience of working with complex trauma. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of providing supervision to others (e.g., assistant psychologists, newly qualified psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists). Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Registered with HCPC. Evidence of specific training in neuropsychological assessment and working with older people, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies, and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS. Desirable Post Qualification training and qualifications in relevant subject. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists. Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Current full driving licence and use of a car that can be used for work. 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. Desirable Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. 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. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Saffron House, High Wycombe, HP11 1NH Employer's website
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"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. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of clients, 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. Experience of neuropsychological assessment of dementia. Desirable Experience of working with complex trauma. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of providing supervision to others (e.g., assistant psychologists, newly qualified psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists). Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Registered with HCPC. Evidence of specific training in neuropsychological assessment and working with older people, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies, and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS. Desirable Post Qualification training and qualifications in relevant subject. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists. Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Current full driving licence and use of a car that can be used for work. 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. Desirable Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. 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. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Saffron House, High Wycombe, HP11 1NH Employer's website
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