Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist

Job details

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Pay

- £26,530 - £29,114 a year

Job type

- Full-time

Location

Oxford OX3 7JX

Benefits

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- Annual leave
- Car scheme
- Company pension

Full job description

We are looking for a dynamic , enthusiastic psychology graduate with an interest in working with adults with eating disorders . You will join an experienced and highly motivated Adult Specialist Eating Disorder Service to deliver responsive and effective care for patients with these conditions.

You will be a part of an up and coming community eating disorder team , which includes a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Principle clinical psychologist , Specialist Psychologist,





CBT therapists, CBT and psychology trainees and other Assistant Psychologists.

You will be contributing to the assessment and treatment of adults with eating disorders, using a wide range of skills and methods. There will be opportunity for individual case work, group work and audit and research under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. There will be opportunity to receive training in evidence based eating disorder treatments such as CBT-T and guided self help.

You will be a motivated individual with an undergraduate degree in psychology (2:1) and BPS Graduate Basis for Registration, who can work in a team and is passionate about working with people with mental health problems.

Individuals applying will require a positive attitude to work and will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and will need to utilise data and research skills for audit, research and service development.

Oxfordshire Adult Community Eating Disorder Service (ACED) .





is part of oxfordshire and BSW mental health directorate .Our service provides a stepped model of care tailored to the individual’s needs for stabilisation and recovery. We offer a range of treatment pathways and evidence based treatments to assist a patient’s recovery.

ACED is a supportive team of multidisciplinary professionals, who are passionate about continued improvement of service for people with eating disorders. We recognise that our team members are our greatest asset and are keen that you feel supported and encouraged to fulfil your potential. We offer excellent learning and development opportunities and there are routes to progression and advancement within the Trust including a Clinical Associate Psychology programme.







At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount
Pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups

You will be a part of a team of assistants psychologists delivering 1:1 and group standardised interventions such as CBT-T and Guided Self Help for eating disorders.

Your role will also involve assisting in specialist assessments and delivering psychometric tests.

The role also includes significant research and data analysis component,





including being a part of service improvement and evaluation projects.

Engaging in regular individual as well as group clinical supervision as well as continuing training and skills development are also important aspects of the role.

For further details please see the attached job description and person specification documents.

Please note the advert will close if sufficient number of participants is reached.

▶️ Assistant Psychologist
🖊️ Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Headington