Higher Assistant Psychologist Oxford, England
Job description
The Psychological Professions Network South East (PPN SE) is offering a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and conscientious psychology graduates with prior experience in Assistant Psychologist roles to join the team. The PPN is an NHS funded regional network that uniquely joins up psychological professionals working in NHS commissioned healthcare, training providers or arm's length bodies across the South East, with associated stakeholders including Experts by Experience. This is to maximise the impact of the psychological professions and support workforce development according to the strategic NHS agenda.
This role would suit applicants with previous experience of working in Assistant Psychologist or other similar roles and who are interested in broadening this experience and working at a more strategic level. It is a great opportunity to develop your experience and confidence and to prepare for future career options - we have a strong track record in supporting and preparing postholders to make successful applications for further trainings!
These Higher Assistant Psychologist posts will have responsibilities across the PPN, supporting the development, co-ordination and delivery of the PPN SE. This includes supporting workstreams, planning and delivering project work including evaluation and organisation, arranging meetings, contributing to organising events and promoting the PPN SE. The post-holder may also be responsible for managing social media accounts and both internal and external communications. Post holders will be expected to work remotely for the majority of the role but with flexibility to attend sites where this is necessary. There will be opportunities to discuss how post holders can gain one day per week of clinical experience as part of their overall job plan and relevant supervision and development will be provided to support this.
The post-holder will be accountable to Dr Bill Tiplady, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Director of Psychological Professions for Oxford Health NHS FT and PPN SE Co-Chair, and be supported through regular supervision. The post-holder will require excellent communication and organisational skills and to build relationships with others in the PPN including ourCo-Chair, Programme Manager, Expert by Experience colleagues, PPN subnetwork leads and psychological professionals across the SE region.
The PPN SE is strongly committed to Equality and Diversity and to promoting more inclusive entry into the psychological professions workforce.
We may close this advertisement early if we have received sufficient numbers of applicants.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
PLEASE NOTE:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
