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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Assistant Psychologists to join our Learning Disability Teams: one to be based in the North Oxfordshire team, and the other in the City & South team.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills including intervention and assessment skills within the Learning Disability MDT. Previous assistants within the team have successfully gone on to train as Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, or have secured other assistant psychologist roles within the NHS.

Please note that as we anticipate a high volume of applicants for these roles, the advert may close before the advertised date. We therefore recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Please also include the following in your application supporting information (individuals who do not follow these instructions will not be shortlisted):

1. Whether you have a driving license and access to a car during the working day, or how you will be able to travel between bases and client homes as required for the role (noting that much of the county may not be accessible by public transport).
2. Whether you have a preference for being based in the North (Banbury/Witney/Bicester/Kidlington) or the City & South (Oxford city/Abingdon/Didcot/Wantage/Thame) team, or whether you wish to apply for both roles.
3. Please answer the following question in no more than 500 words: What are the most important things to consider when working with people with learning disabilities?

Main duties of the job

Within the role you will have the opportunity to learn to deliver a range of assessments: eligibility, dementia and behaviours of concern. You will also have the opportunity to observe qualified and trainee psychologists administer more specialist assessments including autism.

You will have the opportunity to deliver a range of interventions: individual therapy (as appropriate to the client and presenting problem), and indirect support to carers and family teams (team formulations, co-creating PBS plans, carer support and education), depending on experience and competence.

Working for our organisation

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