Job summary We are looking for an 8a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join the Buckinghamshire Adult ASD and ADHD Services We are eager to hear from psychologists who are keen to work in autism and ADHD diagnosis and intervention. You will have knowledge and experience of working with this client group, a desire to provide a high-quality service and be a part of our enthusiastic team. This would also be an ideal opportunity for someone about to qualify, or recently qualified, looking for a band 7-8a preceptorship development opportunity. The successful applicant will join a small but supportive and skilled multi-disciplinary team. Roles in the team include psychiatry, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and psychology, including an embedded Reasonable Adjustments Service. We will provide opportunities for training in autism and ADHD diagnosis and will support you to develop your skills in therapeutic work with autistic people and those with ADHD. You will work closely with an experienced consultant clinical psychologist who will provide supervision and support as you progress in your career. In addition, the team has close links with CMHTs, inpatient wards, Social Care and other mental health services. We welcome conversations, or visits to our modern purpose-built base at The Whiteleaf Centre, in Aylesbury. Main duties of the job This will be an interesting and varied role. The 8a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist will provide autism diagnostic assessments and assessments for ADHD as well as assisting with triage and waiting list management. In addition, the psychologist will provide psychological assessments and interventions, in group and individual formats, using CBT, ACT, CFT and other relevant models. The post holder will also be working with the patients and teams towards co-produced service growth and development as well as being involved in supervising trainees and assistant psychologists. In the post you will receive expert clinical supervision and management support and will have access to a wide range of CPD activities alongside a strong network of psychological therapists in Buckinghamshire. There are excellent opportunities for service development, service evaluation/research and teaching/training. The service has close links with the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research and regularly has trainees doing clinical placements and research. We are happy to support flexible working hours to fit with work life balance aspirations and external commitments. For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact: Dr Rebecca Mitchell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and ASD Lead rebecca.mitchelloxfordhealth.nhs.uk / 01865 901620 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 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 267-BM6431927-B Job locations Whiteleaf Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data, from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care, as appropriate and commensurate with competencies. To plan and implement formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods of proven efficacy. To implement a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based care plans. To provide specialist psychological advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care. Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data, from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care, as appropriate and commensurate with competencies. To plan and implement formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods of proven efficacy. To implement a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based care plans. To provide specialist psychological advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral Level training in clinical or counselling psychology, or due to qualify in 2024 Registered as a practitioner psychologist with HCPC or eligible for registration in 2024 Desirable Qualifications, training and/or experience in clinical supervision Knowledge Essential Skills in the use of complex methids of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention Well-developed communication skills, written and orally to convey clinically sensitive information to clients and their families, and to professional colleagues and teams Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with people with severe and / or complex mental health difficulties Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and in patient settings Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Experience of working in the NHS or social care Desirable Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral Level training in clinical or counselling psychology, or due to qualify in 2024 Registered as a practitioner psychologist with HCPC or eligible for registration in 2024 Desirable Qualifications, training and/or experience in clinical supervision Knowledge Essential Skills in the use of complex methids of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention Well-developed communication skills, written and orally to convey clinically sensitive information to clients and their families, and to professional colleagues and teams Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with people with severe and / or complex mental health difficulties Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and in patient settings Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Experience of working in the NHS or social care Desirable Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts 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 Whiteleaf Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)