Psychology Assistant

We're looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join a team of leading experts in psychosis research, testing a novel psychological treatment for distressing voices. 

Could this be you?

The Talking with Voices II trial is investigating whether a new form of dialogical therapy promotes recovery and reduces distress for patients who hear voices. This post offers the opportunity to work as part of a national team delivering and testing the therapy as part of a multi-site randomised controlled trial.

You will receive training and frequent supervision to support the delivery of key trial tasks: recruiting patients, completing informed consent and supporting patients to complete trial assessments. Data from this study will inform NHS service development.

You must hold a degree in psychology (2.1 or above, or equivalent conversion) and have knowledge of the psychological understanding of voice hearing, excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage patients attending secondary mental health care services.

Main duties of the job

As an assistant psychologist you will be responsible for recruiting participants for the Oxford trial site. You will support patients to complete informed consent and multiple trial assessments. All participants will be experiencing distressing voices.

You will attend individual supervision with a clinical psychologist based in Oxford and be expected to meet key milestones for the trial, including recruitment targets. You will advertise the trial to NHS mental health teams, supported by the trial clinical psychologist. You will be expected to contribute to the Trust’s social inclusion agenda by enabling staff, service users and carers from diverse background to flourish by creating a psychologically safe environment in the Talking with Voices trial.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing:

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What we need from you!

• A graduate psychologist with a passion for innovation, and developing the evidence base for psychological therapies.
• A knowledge of the psychological understanding of voice hearing.
• An insight into and empathy for the difficulties faced by people who hear voices and those who experience trauma.
• An ability to quickly learn new psychological assessments.
• An ability to work creatively, co-operatively, reliably, and consistently within a team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

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