Psychological Practitioner - AylesburyinAylesburyinAylesburyPUBLISHED SAT 5 APR 2025

We're excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Senior Psychology Professional to join our Urgent Care Pathway in Buckinghamshire.

Based in Aylesbury, you will work within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT), providing direct interventions such as Assessment, Formulation, and Brief Psychological Therapy, as well as indirect interventions and consultation work.

We welcome applications from those looking to advance into a senior role or those already in senior positions, with opportunities for development and training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Therapy, and leadership skills.

This full-time position offers flexibility in working hours and is office-based for at least four days a week. Part-time expressions of interest are also considered.

• Support national guidance and meet local and nationally agreed standards.
• Utilise approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), and third wave therapies, embedding a Trauma Informed care approach.
• Offer psychological assessments, formulations, and therapy interventions for adults with severe and/or complex mental health problems, including support for their families and carers.
• Provide supervision and management support to psychological assistants, and offer consultation and guidance to Urgent Care colleagues, including Reflective Practice and Complex Case Formulation meetings.
• Work with Clinical & Professional Lead, Locality Leads, Team Managers, and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) to ensure integrated, safe, accessible, responsive, effective, and caring services in Buckinghamshire.
  
  

Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2where required.

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 Shazma Thabusom Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist - Crisis Team Email address: Telephone number:

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.