Assistant Pyschologist

Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies is seeking an enthusiastic psychology graduate for a 12 month fixed-term Assistant Psychologist post based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.

You will be joining our friendly and skilled team of Psychological Therapists, within an Adult Mental Health setting. The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to assist the psychological therapists in the assessment and treatment of clients. You will also be involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of digital assessment and treatment approaches.

There will be opportunity to contribute to diagnostic assessments using NICE-compliant structured assessment tools and procedures. We are looking for applicants who have a genuine desire to positively contribute to the clinical care of people pursuing an autism diagnostic assessment or ADHD diagnosis.

support and enhance the provision of group programmes and support research and service evaluation within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Psychological Therapies Pathway (step 4).

**This will involve**:
setting up and assisting in therapy groups, alongside qualified clinicians

assisting with clinically related administration

conducting audits, collecting statistics, and developing audit and/or research projects

other project work, as required.

Where time permits the postholder may also undertake some supervised clinical work. This may include providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under weekly supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently across different care settings to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of service policies and procedures.

On a day-to-day basis the post holder will manage their own time and work.

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

You will join our established, friendly and supportive team of psychologists and psychotherapists which is part of the wider Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies Pathway. The Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies Pathway has over 120 staff including clinical and counselling psychologists, CBT therapists, and psychotherapists providing a wide range of evidence-based and innovative psychological therapies.

There are good working relationships between psychological therapists and colleagues in the Adult Mental Health Team. The team benefits from weekly team meetings and monthly reflective practice. We undertake regular supervision, CPD and discussion and have good links to the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research.