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Assistant Psychologist - FINDS - Thames Valley & Wessex

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must have a valid driving license, access to a vehicle, an upper second or higher Psychology degree, and experience in Forensics, Learning Disabilities, Autism, or ABI pathways.
  • You will conduct psychological assessments, consult with professionals, co-facilitate training, maintain databases, support audits, facilitate team formulations, assess risks, and develop accessible resources.

Requirements

  • Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.
  • Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
  • If you have an upper second or higher Psychology degree and experience working in Forensics, Learning Disabilities, Autism or ABI pathways then we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Consultation to professionals working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism and/or brain injury across community, inpatient and secure setting
  • Co-facilitating training to staff on learning disabilities, autism, brain injury and/or forensic issues
  • Maintaining database of referrals
  • Support with audit and service evaluation
  • Facilitating team formulations
  • Contributing to specialist risk assessments
  • Developing easy read/accessible resources

FAQs

What is the required educational qualification for the Assistant Psychologist position?

Applicants must have an upper second or higher Psychology degree.

Is prior experience in a specific area necessary for this role?

Yes, experience working in Forensics, Learning Disabilities, Autism, or Acquired Brain Injury pathways is required.

What is the primary focus of the FINDS service?

The FINDS service focuses on providing care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury who also have forensic needs, ensuring that care is provided as close to home as possible and in the least restrictive environment.

Will I be required to travel for this role?

Yes, a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work are required, as the role covers the Thames Valley and Wessex areas.

What types of assessments will the Assistant Psychologist conduct?

The Assistant Psychologist will undertake protocol-based psychological assessments, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, and semi-structured interviews with clients and others involved in their care.

Are there opportunities to provide training as part of this role?

Yes, the role includes co-facilitating training to staff on issues related to learning disabilities, autism, brain injury, and forensic matters.

What benefits does Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offer?

Benefits include access to learning and development, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), NHS Discounts, a competitive pension scheme, and various wellness programs.

How can I contact someone for more information regarding the role?

For more information, you can contact Hannah Kiddle, Principal Clinical Psychologist, at hannah.kiddle@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or call 07500816420.

Does the Trust consider adjustments for applicants under the Equality Act 2010?

Yes, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

What is the mission of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust's vision is to provide “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team” no matter who you are or where you are.

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) 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. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.