Job summary Variety, creativity, flexibility at work, and making a difference to people's lives are some of the top reasons Clinical Psychologists love to work in our Learning Disabilities Services We're looking for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our City and South Oxfordshire Learning Disability Team. As a service we are active within the regional LD SIG (Bucks, Berks and Oxon), and BPS Faculty for People with Intellectual Disabilities. We are a friendly and supportive group with CPD and reflective practice prioritised and protected. We have a pioneering Intensive Interaction service within the psychology team and there will be opportunities to learn from this approach. You'll have the opportunity to develop key clinical skills in assessment and a variety of interventions as well as other elements of a Clinical Psychology role (such as consultation, supervision and service development) within the Learning Disability Multi-Disciplinary Team. Discover the best things about being a Clinical Psychologist working with People with Learning Disabilities here. We work within a hybrid working from home/in office/community model and find ways to maintain social as well as professional links. The team cover a wide geographical area and visit service users in the community, so the ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. We welcome applications from 3rd year trainees due to qualify in 2025. Main duties of the job Deliver a range of assessments: eligibility, dementia, behaviours of concern and (with additional training) autism. Deliver a range of interventions: individual therapy (adapting CBT, third wave and/or systemic - and more- as appropriate to the client and presenting problem), indirect support to carers and family teams (team formulations, co-creating PBS plans, carer support and education), consultation to colleagues (reflective case discussion meetings, formulation meetings) and supervision (assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists dependent on post qualification experience). Run psychology related teaching and training for the teams and to be a part of our teaching for the University of Oxford Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology course. With the relevant post-qualification experience and training you will be supported to become a supervisor for trainee clinical psychologists. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties 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 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 267-SS6928006 Job locations The Lambourn Wyndyke Furlong Abingdon OX16 1UJ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Knowledge Essential Well-developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of clinical psychology, consistent with doctoral level professional training and further post qualification study, training and supervised experience as a Specialist Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment commensurate with doctoral level training, including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing. Skills commensurate with doctoral level training in the formulation of problems from a psychological perspective and in the implementation of highly specialist psychological therapies, interventions and management techniques that are appropriate for use with complex presenting problems. Able to deliver established/evidenced based psychological therapy to fidelity. Skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to members of other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to provide teaching and training on relevant psychological topics, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Awareness and understanding of the differential needs of people from black and minority ethnic groups and of the service issues arising within a multicultural area. Evidence of continuing professional development consistent with expected standards of the British Psychological Society and relevant subdivisions (Division of Clinical Psychology, Division of Forensic Psychology, Division of Counselling Psychology). Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific groups (e.g., personality disorder, challenging difficulty, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of relevant legislation and DoH policy and implementation guidelines in relation to mental health in general and the client group with which this post is concerned. Qualifications Essential Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical or counselling psychology (the Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology) the completion of which includes the study of models of psychopathology, psychometric and neuropsychological assessment, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Must be registered Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Post graduate qualification in Forensic/Clinical/Counselling Psychology, and or eligible for chartering in Psychology. Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential Ability to accept and use and provide supervision appropriately and effectively. Commitment to working within a multicultural framework. Desirable Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of working therapeutically with 'difficult to treat' clients. Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of clients across the full range of care settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, with clients of all ages across the lifespan and of wide-ranging presenting problems that reflect the full spectrum of clinical complexity and severity. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities. Personal Qualities Essential Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. Ability to interact and to build and sustain relationships with people with mental health problems and associated disabilities. Is a 'team player' and has demonstrated ability to work and deliver to team and organisational objectives Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, and to reflect on and manage own emotions and those of others, when faced by highly distressing material, problems and circumstances (e.g. when dealing with family breakdown, sexual abuse) on a frequent basis. Commitment to the involvement of service users and carers on the development and delivery of mental health and other care services. Desirable An interest in working with people with Learning Disabilities Contractual Requirements Essential Willingness to travel between sites within the Trust and undertake community visits as required. Current driving licence and car/motorbike owner Person Specification Knowledge Essential Well-developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of clinical psychology, consistent with doctoral level professional training and further post qualification study, training and supervised experience as a Specialist Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment commensurate with doctoral level training, including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing. Skills commensurate with doctoral level training in the formulation of problems from a psychological perspective and in the implementation of highly specialist psychological therapies, interventions and management techniques that are appropriate for use with complex presenting problems. Able to deliver established/evidenced based psychological therapy to fidelity. Skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to members of other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to provide teaching and training on relevant psychological topics, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Awareness and understanding of the differential needs of people from black and minority ethnic groups and of the service issues arising within a multicultural area. Evidence of continuing professional development consistent with expected standards of the British Psychological Society and relevant subdivisions (Division of Clinical Psychology, Division of Forensic Psychology, Division of Counselling Psychology). Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific groups (e.g., personality disorder, challenging difficulty, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of relevant legislation and DoH policy and implementation guidelines in relation to mental health in general and the client group with which this post is concerned. Qualifications Essential Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical or counselling psychology (the Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology) the completion of which includes the study of models of psychopathology, psychometric and neuropsychological assessment, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Must be registered Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Post graduate qualification in Forensic/Clinical/Counselling Psychology, and or eligible for chartering in Psychology. Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential Ability to accept and use and provide supervision appropriately and effectively. Commitment to working within a multicultural framework. Desirable Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of working therapeutically with 'difficult to treat' clients. Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of clients across the full range of care settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, with clients of all ages across the lifespan and of wide-ranging presenting problems that reflect the full spectrum of clinical complexity and severity. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities. Personal Qualities Essential Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. Ability to interact and to build and sustain relationships with people with mental health problems and associated disabilities. Is a 'team player' and has demonstrated ability to work and deliver to team and organisational objectives Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, and to reflect on and manage own emotions and those of others, when faced by highly distressing material, problems and circumstances (e.g. when dealing with family breakdown, sexual abuse) on a frequent basis. Commitment to the involvement of service users and carers on the development and delivery of mental health and other care services. Desirable An interest in working with people with Learning Disabilities Contractual Requirements Essential Willingness to travel between sites within the Trust and undertake community visits as required. Current driving licence and car/motorbike owner 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. 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. 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 The Lambourn Wyndyke Furlong Abingdon OX16 1UJ Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)