Psychological Practitioner - Aylesbury

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

We're excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Senior Psychology Professional to join our Urgent Care Pathway in Buckinghamshire.

Based in Aylesbury, you will work within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT), providing direct interventions such as Assessment, Formulation, and Brief Psychological Therapy, as well as indirect interventions and consultation work.

We welcome applications from those looking to advance into a senior role or those already in senior positions, with opportunities for development and training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Therapy, and leadership skills.

This full-time position offers flexibility in working hours and is office-based for at least four days a week. Part-time expressions of interest are also considered.

Main duties of the job

• Support national guidance and meet local and nationally agreed standards.
• Utilise approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), and third wave therapies, embedding a Trauma Informed care approach.
• Offer psychological assessments, formulations, and therapy interventions for adults with severe and/or complex mental health problems, including support for their families and carers.
• Provide supervision and management support to psychological assistants, and offer consultation and guidance to Urgent Care colleagues, including Reflective Practice and Complex Case Formulation meetings.
• Work with Clinical & Professional Lead, Locality Leads, Team Managers, and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) to ensure integrated, safe, accessible, responsive, effective, and caring services in Buckinghamshire.

Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide 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
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

• Registered with HCPC

Clinical Experience

• At least 3 years of Clinical Experience working with Adult Service Users in Mental health
• Some experience of working with high risk service users
• Being able to use a number of modalities in explanation of formulation

Working with MDT

• Significant experience of working within MDT and Case discussions with non-psych staff
• Ability to work with range of professionals

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.