Assistant Psychologist (Brain Health Centre)
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Sandhills, Oxford
Assistant Psychologist (Brain Health Centre)
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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Sandhills, Oxford
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 3 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 92cab1e5eafa45f3a54dddc194e14c64
Full Job Description
- Undertake clinical assessments of people attending the Brain Health Centre for memory assessments under supervision of the BHC Clinical Coordinator and other relevant staff
- Active involvement in the Community Mental Health Team Memory Clinics
- Support the work of the Community Mental Health Teams as appropriate
- Carry out administrative tasks e.g. completing patient related data in electronic recording systems including risk assessment and care planning, data and statistical analysis
- Support with duties such as audit, data collection, analysis and the production of reports for research projects
- Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping
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.
Would you like to gain clinical and research experience working in the area of brain health and cognitive disorders? Are you looking for an opportunity to assist in developing better assessments for the early diagnosis of those experiencing memory problems? If so, we would love to hear from you. As a qualified psychology graduate, the Oxford Brain Health Centre (BHC) can offer you a one-year fixed term post with potential to extend for an additional 6 months (one position available) in a friendly, supportive and innovative team. This is a combined clinical and research role working within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust with close links to Oxford University. The Oxford Brain Health Centre (BHC) is a joint initiative between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford University (supported by the Oxford Health cognitive health Clinical Research Facility) that is developing novel and efficient ways of assessing people prior to memory clinic appointments with a view of identifying diseases which could lead to dementia earlier and more accurately. The University of Oxford aims to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society, both in the UK and globally. Oxford's researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts., At Oxford Health 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 may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team