Course Tutor/Clinical Psychologist

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced clinical psychologists to join our teaching team at the Oxford DClinPsych where full training and support will be provided to help you help us train future clinical psychologists for the NHS workforce.

Please see this link for details of the course and the existing team.

The DClinPsych sits within the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health which is a unit within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust closely linked to the University of Oxford and the Department of Experimental Psychology.

Staff are employed on NHS contracts with access to University facilities.

The centre comprises the Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training and Research, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre and the Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Intervention Centre as well as a new systemic family therapy training unit.

We are a fast-growing organisation which delivers training and clinical services from an evidence-based perspective, and are seeking new staff to join our friendly and dynamic team based at the Warneford Hospital, Oxford (with some flexible working from home being possible). CBT and Systemic/Family therapy interests are strongly encouraged.

Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Plan, organise and coordinate key aspects of the DClinPsych Training Programme
• Teach individuals and help them reach their full potential
• Work with the team to support development of the service
• Work with the lead for the People with Experience Group (PEG) to integrate personal experience matters throughout the curriculum
• Keep up-to-date with knowledge of legislation, national and local policies

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work. To showcase the best of yourself when making an application, please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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
• 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

Job responsibilities

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from minoritised backgrounds for these posts.

We are recruiting:

Course tutors to meet requirements of expansion of our commissioned clinical psychology training; must be HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists. Posts can be in clinical, academic or research tutor teams depending on preference and skills of appointees.

Minimum of 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week) up to full time (37.5 hours per week). We can consider 8a preceptorships as well as the 8b posts available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must have Clinical Psychology qualification
• HCPC registration as Clinical Psychologist
• AFT Intermediate Level accreditation or beyond.
• Higher Education Academy recognition

Experience

• Established level of teaching experience and ability to teach and train others
• Experience of working at an appropriate organisational level within a NHS/University setting
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of a variety of clinical presentations.
• Experience of supervision and formal training in clinical psychology training
• Post-Doctoral research experience that may include carrying out applied research, supervising research work, publishing research and collaborating with others.
• Experience of working with Service Users in the co-creation of teaching and research

Knowledge

• Expertise in issues related to clinical supervision.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in clinical psychology practice in a specialist area

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.

Isis Education Centre, Warneford Hospital

£62,215 to £72,293 a year | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

267-CS7086269

Job locations

Isis Education Centre, Warneford Hospital