Perinatal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Perinatal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

We are seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist for a full-time development role within the Oxfordshire Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team and Maternal Mental Health Service. The successful candidate will work across both teams to provide evidence-based treatments to perinatal patients across Oxfordshire, along with supervision, training and consultation.Role overviewThe ideal candidate will have experience in psychological assessment and intervention for adults in the perinatal period with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties, and will be motivated to develop toward clinical leadership and service development, including supervision and support to junior staff. HCPC accreditation should be achieved during the probation period for applicants who are newly or soon-to-be qualified.Main dutiesProvide psychological assessment and intervention for adults with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties presenting in the perinatal period and their families in outpatient, community and inpatient settings as required. This may include the use of digital technology.Supervise and support the psychological assessment and interventions provided by assistant and trainee psychologists and other clinical team members who provide psychologically based care and treatment, dependent on experience.Provide ad hoc advice, consultation and supervision on clients'' psychological care to colleagues and other professionals as delegated by the Principal Clinical Psychologist.Work towards the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of a band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, which, if achieved in line with developmental reviews, will lead to an opportunity for promotion to band 8a.You will excel at working autonomously, managing a caseload and taking responsibility for the governance of your psychological practice within a multidisciplinary team. You will be familiar with utilising research skills for audit, policy and service development.About us and benefitsExcellent supervision, CPD and training opportunities to support the role and career progression.Links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health, including the Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCTC) and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training and Research.Opportunities for collaborations with the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry and Department of Experimental Psychology.Broad benefits including: career progression, tailored learning and development, 27 days annual leave (increasing with service), NHS discounts, pension, lease car, cycle to work, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply), and staff networking and support groups.Location and payBand 7, £47,810 to £54,710 per annum. Permanent, full-time role. Location: Slade House, Horspath Driftway, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7JH.Requirements and other informationUK registration with current professional registration. HCPC accreditation expected during probation for new qualifiers.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the safeguarding requirements.Rehabilitation of Offenders Act exceptions order information applies.Employer: Oxford Health NHS Trust. Website: ..... full job details .....