Principal Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist FCLDT

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

12/2/2024

We are seeking to recruit a part-time Principal Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist (Band 8b) to join our recently established Forensic Community Learning Disability Team (FCLDT).

The role will involve a combination of direct and indirect work to support adults with learning disabilities and forensic needs in the community. The FCLDT sits within our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) which aims to support service users to successfully transition from inpatient environments into appropriately supported community settings.

The post holder will work across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire and will have very close links with local Learning Disability teams and Local Authorities from each geographical area.

The role involves direct assessment, formulation and intervention work with service users, as well as supporting other professionals to work in an effective, formulation-driven and evidence-based way in order to manage risk and improve health outcomes.

The post will involve delivering training and supporting the psychological thinking within the team. There will also be a requirement for consultations to support other services with risk formulations and management plans.

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
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Sarah Shanahan Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: sarah.shanahan@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07879 345096

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application