Assistant Psychologist

Would you like to gain experience working in the area of brain health and cognitive disorders as well as supporting older adult community mental health teams?
As a qualified Psychology graduate, the Oxford Brain Health Centre (BHC) offers a one-year FTC post as an Assistant Psychologist with potential to extend for an additional 6 months (two positions available, one in Abingdon and one in Witney). This is a clinical and research role working within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust with close links to Oxford University.
The Oxford Brain Health Centre (BHC) is a joint initiative between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford University, established in 2020 and designed to bring memory clinics into the 21st century, empowering the diagnosis of dementia for both patients and clinicians. The BHC joint clinical-research service embeds research in clinical practice to increase access for patients and clinicians to high quality assessments and increase opportunities for patients and relatives to participate in research. The Department of Psychiatry has an international reputation for excellence.
The BHC offers a friendly, supportive and dedicated team environment. There will be lots of opportunities to be involved in combined clinical and research work which has a direct impact on the care that patients receive within memory clinic services.
The post holder will work within the BHC on Tuesdays each week. Other weekdays will be spent working within the CMHT Memory Clinics.
**Some of the main duties and responsibilities include**:
Active involvement in the Community Mental Health Team Memory Clinics
Support the work of the Community Mental Health Teams as appropriate
Carry out administrative tasks e.g. completing patient related data in electronic recording systems including risk assessment and care planning, data and statistical analysis
Undertake clinical assessments of people attending the Brain Health Centre for memory assessments under supervision of the BHC Clinical Coordinator and other relevant staff
Support with duties such as audit, data collection, analysis and the production of reports for research projects
Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping
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