Job summary We are looking for a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in our Maternal Mental Health Service. You will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy to women presenting with mental health needs during and after pregnancy. Based in Oxford, covering the county of Oxfordshire and working alongside the Perinatal Mental Health Team, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a skilled and supportive team. The role has strong links with local Maternity Services and wider Perinatal networks. Main duties of the job You will provide specialist psychological assessments and treatments to patients referred to the service. Working alongside a range of other professionals, you will provide specialist psychological advice and consultation regarding formulation, diagnosis and treatment. You will inform risk assessment and management plans as well as planning and reviewing care plans. There are opportunities to further develop the service, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and recommendations from the Birth Trauma Enquiry. This will involve evaluation of the service and service development as necessary. We are looking for a skilled clinician who can engage in and provide clinical supervision to psychological therapies colleagues as well as practitioners from other clinical backgrounds. 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 Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 267-OA6437732-B Job locations Slade House Horspath Driftway Headington OX3 7JH Job description Job responsibilities Specialist psychological assessment and therapy to women with mental health needs during and after pregnancy. Providing face to face 1:1 and group interventions Supervision and consultation relating to psychological assessment, formulation and interventions. Contributing to the ongoing service development of Perinatal Mental Health Team as part of the Leadership Team. Job description Job responsibilities Specialist psychological assessment and therapy to women with mental health needs during and after pregnancy. Providing face to face 1:1 and group interventions Supervision and consultation relating to psychological assessment, formulation and interventions. Contributing to the ongoing service development of Perinatal Mental Health Team as part of the Leadership Team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification Desirable Relevant interventions - eg CFT/MBT Skills Essential Psychological assessment/interventions Supervision of others Teamwork Desirable Service development Leadership Experience Essential Community mental health Working autonomously and as part of a team Desirable Perinatal service provision Service development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification Desirable Relevant interventions - eg CFT/MBT Skills Essential Psychological assessment/interventions Supervision of others Teamwork Desirable Service development Leadership Experience Essential Community mental health Working autonomously and as part of a team Desirable Perinatal service provision Service development 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Slade House Horspath Driftway Headington OX3 7JH Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)