About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to support an established fatigue clinic within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust providing a highly specialised clinical psychology service as part of a multi-disciplinary team to people with ME/CFS and Long Covid, including assessment, therapeutic intervention, consultation, undertaking research and audit, supervision, and training.
The post-holder will be expected to work autonomously as an independent practitioner within defined aims and professional guidelines, under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist also working in the Fatigue Clinic, and will be part of the wider Clinical Health Psychology team.
We welcome applicants who are passionate about supporting patients within physical healthcare settings, and who will bring an enthusiastic and compassionate approach to the role.
Internal applicants would be welcome to apply with a view to a secondment opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post will deliver a highly specialist clinical psychology service to the Fatigue Clinic, working in partnership with other Psychologists and Allied Health Professionals.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job descriptions and person specification attached to this advert.
For further information regarding the duties associated with this role please contact Dr Daniel Zahl for an informal discussion.
Person Specification
PS Essential
oHonours degree in Psychology (main subject) 2.1 or above. oPost-doctoral level of knowledge of Clinical Psychology, and corresponding high level of skills in assessment and treatment, as expected from the necessary qualifications and in keeping with the job requirements (see JD). oDemonstrable skills and interest in working across the lifespan
Experience Essential
oExperience of clinical work around managing psychological adjustment to long term conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Oxford
OX3 9HE
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)