Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Learning Disabilities

On-site in Abingdon·Part-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Abingdon
Contract: Fixed-term contract, part-time hours
Holiday: 27 days holiday + bank holidays
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

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The role

Job overview

Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply.

Are you a passionate Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity?

Join our Learning Disability Service in Oxford and Abingdon and become part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality psychological care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Working 15 hours per week this role offers an excellent opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with flexibility, making it ideal for those balancing other professional, academic or personal commitments.

We are looking for two candidates who would each have a 15 hour part-time fixed term contract to join our team. The fixed term contract will be until 25 September 2028.

Main duties of the job

Delivering specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
Providing consultation and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues.
Delivering individual and group therapy.
Supervising Assistant Psychologists and supporting Trainee Clinical Psychologists where appropriate.
Contributing to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Promoting evidence-based, person-centred psychological practice across the team.

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

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able 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"

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 apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As part of our supportive psychology network, you'll benefit from:

Regular clinical and professional supervision.
Access to continuing professional development and specialist training.
Opportunities to contribute to research, service evaluation and quality improvement.
A welcoming multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding care.
Flexible part-time working within a supportive service.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise can make a genuine impact while maintaining an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person specification

Qualifications Registration

Essential criteria

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent recognised qualification).
HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Experience Clinical Practice

Essential criteria

Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for people with complex mental health needs.
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills Professional Attributes

Essential criteria

Excellent communication, consultation and relationship-building skills with service users, carers and professionals.
Commitment to continuing professional development, reflective practice and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.