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We are excited to be advertising this unique and exciting role for an Assistant Psychologist.

The post will predominantly focus on project work and service development divided into 2 areas. The first area will be supporting Trust workforce initiatives including a focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). The second area will involve working closely with Professor Margo Ononaiye as the South East Psychological Professions Network Widening Participation Lead to support the EDI remit on behalf of the South East PPN. There will also be the opportunity to take on 1 day per week of clinical work in an appropriate service.

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 as well as contributing to work on equality and diversity in the psychological professions. It is a great opportunity to develop your experience and confidence and to prepare for future career options.

For this role we are particularly keen to attract applications from people from population groups under-represented in the psychological professions workforce and who can reflect on their own experiences of facing obstacles or discrimination in their academic or clinical career.

The postholder will be involved with a range of project and development work including:

• Supporting the development of initiatives to support retention and development of psychological professions staff at trust level
• Supporting the continuing development of resources to support widening participation in psychological professions career and training routes through the PPN
• Supporting the organisation of a conference event

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

The post-holder will be ultimately 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 from the Oxford Health Psychological Professions Workforce and Practice Development Lead, and Professor Ononaiye as PPN SE Widening Participation Lead. 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.

For more details please refer to the attached JD & PS.

Please note that the banding of this post is subject to final review and confirmation - please contact as below for further details if required.

We may close this advertisement early if we have received sufficient numbers of applicants.