Job summary Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible Assistant Clinical Psychologist looking to make a real impact? This is your chance to be part of our nationally recognised and rapidly growing Oxford Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service Our established team is committed to providing high-quality care to young people and their families, focusing on continuous improvement and active participation. You'll be working with a diverse team to deliver therapies targeting key psychological factors involved in eating disorders, such as anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, low self-esteem, emotion regulation, and relational difficulties. This is the perfect opportunity if you have a passion for child and adolescent mental health, with a special interest in eating disorders. It's a fantastic chance to enhance your professional growth, develop specialist skills, and make a difference in the lives of young people. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you Main duties of the job To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To assist in the organisation, coordination and running of therapeutic groups for young people and their families/carers. To assist other staff to assess clients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews. To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks for the understanding of patient care across all settings where care takes place including in a community setting. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, referral assessments and multi-agency meetings. About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide 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 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 Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-OC7070363 Job locations Raglan House 23 between towns road Oxford OX4 3LX Job description Job responsibilities As part of the Oxfordshire CAMHS Eating Disorder Service (CAEDS), you will play a key role in supporting the multidisciplinary team in the development, delivery, and evaluation of community-based treatment for children and young people. You will manage your own caseload, providing psychological interventions for eating disorders under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in line with the services policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver low-intensity, CBT-based interventions, with opportunities to develop and utilise Family Based Treatment (FBT) skills during sessions.- Support service users both individually and in group settings, including those who may be neurodiverse.- Co-facilitate assessments and contribute to service formulations.- Assist in the development of service literature and ensure the collection of high-quality service audit data.- Collaborate with service users, carers, and clinicians to support audit and research projects related to your role. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a comprehensive, multidisciplinary setting while enhancing your skills in treating eating disorders in children and young people. Job description Job responsibilities As part of the Oxfordshire CAMHS Eating Disorder Service (CAEDS), you will play a key role in supporting the multidisciplinary team in the development, delivery, and evaluation of community-based treatment for children and young people. You will manage your own caseload, providing psychological interventions for eating disorders under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in line with the services policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver low-intensity, CBT-based interventions, with opportunities to develop and utilise Family Based Treatment (FBT) skills during sessions.- Support service users both individually and in group settings, including those who may be neurodiverse.- Co-facilitate assessments and contribute to service formulations.- Assist in the development of service literature and ensure the collection of high-quality service audit data.- Collaborate with service users, carers, and clinicians to support audit and research projects related to your role. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a comprehensive, multidisciplinary setting while enhancing your skills in treating eating disorders in children and young people. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a clinical setting Desirable Experience of working with child & adolescents with both physical and mental health needs e.g. paediatric psychology, eating disorders Qualifications Essential Degree in psychology Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for clients with mental health problems. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children and adolescents with eating disorders, physical health difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a clinical setting Desirable Experience of working with child & adolescents with both physical and mental health needs e.g. paediatric psychology, eating disorders Qualifications Essential Degree in psychology Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for clients with mental health problems. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children and adolescents with eating disorders, physical health difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities. 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. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Raglan House 23 between towns road Oxford OX4 3LX Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)