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Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Personal
Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently and to demonstrate initiative with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
- Experience
Previous paid assistant psychologist post in the areas of neuropsychological assessment/neuro-rehabilitation
- Training and Qualifications
Honours degree in Psychology (main subject) 2:1 or above (2)
- Training and Qualifications
Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (2)
- Knowledge, Skill & Abilities
Ability to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments
- Knowledge, Skill & Abilities
High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive (in keeping with the job requirements
- Knowledge, Skill & Abilities
Understanding of the issues involved in working in a team
- Knowledge, Skill & Abilities
Intention to undertake doctoral Clinical Psychology training
- Knowledge, Skill & Abilities
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neuropsychological problems or other disabilities
- Knowledge, Skill & Abilities
An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge (from honours degree and work experience) to a neurorehabilitation setting
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Paid assistant psychologist experience with people with cognitive/physical disabilities
- Training and Qualifications
Further post graduate training in relevant areas of clinical psychology; neuropsychology (2)
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to join the Clinical Neuropsychology service at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE). The OCE is a specialist in-patient rehabilitation unit serving the Wessex region. The post holder will join an established and well-integrated team of Clinical Neuropsychologists and Assistant Psychologists working at the OCE, where psychological input is highly valued. The OCE Neuropsychology team is part of the Oxford Psychological Medicine Centre that provides an integrated psychology and psychiatry service across the OUH Trust. The post holders will join a large team of Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists working in a range of specialties across the four OUH hospitals. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Psychologist who enjoys working as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced assistant psychologist to join the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE).
You will support the work of the Clinical Neuropsychology department in the Neurorehabilitation service at the OCE, working with adults with acquired brain injury and a wide range of long-term and complex neurological conditions, their families and carers. You will be carrying out neuropsychological assessments and delivering individual interventions and group work. You will also contribute to staff teaching and training, departmental and service development projects, research and clinical audit as opportunities arise. You will receive regular supervision and opportunities for CPD.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are seeking applications from people who have prior experience as an assistant psychologist in a neuropsychological setting (as such you must be proficient in administering and scoring a wide range of neuropsychological assessments).
You will be organised, enthusiastic, hardworking and efficient; you will be able to work independently (with supervision) but also enjoy working within a team.
You will also have good organisational and administrative skills alongside your clinical experience. You will also have an honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above) and be eligible for graduate membership of the BPS. See attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed outline of the main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Assistant psychologist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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