Senior Assistant Psychologist (Forensics)
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Oxford, OX4 4XN
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
5 days left
Job description
Do you want to be part of a team where psychology makes a real difference? Come join our Psychological Therapies Department within the Forensic Servic...
- Assisting Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologists in psychological input, including developing psychological formulations, interventions, and evaluations.
- Carrying out structured risk assessments and neuropsychological assessments, as well as involvement in projects and research.
- Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments of clients, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
- Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, including risk of violence and protective factors, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in inpatient/residential settings.
- Assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
- To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
We hope that the job description 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.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
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:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Qualifications/Professional
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree, or higher in Psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding and ability to apply psychological knowledge to a mental health and forensic context
- Knowledge of software for databases and data analysis
Job-related skills
Essential
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- An ability to apply empirical research skills
Desirable
- High standard of report writing skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as an assistant psychologist with people with mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience of delivering psychological interventions in forensic settings
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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