Highly Specialist - Research Clinical Psychologist
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Description
We are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to deliver specialist psychological therapy for young people at ultra-high risk of psychosis.
This is an 18m fixed-term contract where you will join a centre of excellence in the development and delivery of psychological interventions for psychosis: the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis clinical research group. It is a thriving and supportive clinical research group, based at the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS, that aims to carry out work to the highest standards for patients.
You'll deliver specialist psychological therapy as part of the Sleeping Better project – a large multi-site randomised controlled trial testing the team’s 12-week treatment for sleep and circadian rhythm difficulties. You will work clinically across a number of NHS trusts facilitating a specialist remote clinic treating sleep and circadian problems in people with a diagnosis of psychosis. There will be supervision, teaching, and publication opportunities.
We're looking for candidates with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) and an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations of cognitive approaches to mental health difficulties and excellent cognitive therapy skills. If this sounds like you, please apply to join our team!
You'll be working as a clinical psychologist to deliver specialist psychological therapy to people with psych
This is an 18m fixed-term contract where you will join a centre of excellence in the development and delivery of psychological interventions for psychosis: the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis clinical research group. It is a thriving and supportive clinical research group, based at the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS, that aims to carry out work to the highest standards for patients.
You'll deliver specialist psychological therapy as part of the Sleeping Better project – a large multi-site randomised controlled trial testing the team’s 12-week treatment for sleep and circadian rhythm difficulties. You will work clinically across a number of NHS trusts facilitating a specialist remote clinic treating sleep and circadian problems in people with a diagnosis of psychosis. There will be supervision, teaching, and publication opportunities.
We're looking for candidates with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) and an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations of cognitive approaches to mental health difficulties and excellent cognitive therapy skills. If this sounds like you, please apply to join our team!
You'll be working as a clinical psychologist to deliver specialist psychological therapy to people with psych
osis. The interventions will be provided in the context of randomised controlled clinical trials - including an evaluation of the team’s sleep intervention.
There will also be work with young people at risk of psychosis. You'll work clinically across a number of NHS trusts, delivering the sleep intervention remotely to patients. You'll also help facilitate this specialist remote clinic across the NHS.
The post-holder will deliver the intervention, supervise assistant psychologists, and work with local services at each of the collaborating NHS trusts. There will also be teaching, research supervision, and publication opportunities. The primary base will be in the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP) team in the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford.
Waite, F., Černis, E., Kabir, T., Iredale, E., Johns, L., Maughan, D., ... & Freeman, D. (2023). A targeted psychological treatment for sleep problems in young people at ultra-high risk of psychosis in England (SleepWell). The Lancet Psychiatry, 10(9), 706-718.
Freeman, D., & Waite, F. (2025). Sleep and circadian difficulties in schizophrenia: presentations, understanding, and treatment. Psychological Medicine, 55, e47.
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”
There will also be work with young people at risk of psychosis. You'll work clinically across a number of NHS trusts, delivering the sleep intervention remotely to patients. You'll also help facilitate this specialist remote clinic across the NHS.
The post-holder will deliver the intervention, supervise assistant psychologists, and work with local services at each of the collaborating NHS trusts. There will also be teaching, research supervision, and publication opportunities. The primary base will be in the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP) team in the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford.
Waite, F., Černis, E., Kabir, T., Iredale, E., Johns, L., Maughan, D., ... & Freeman, D. (2023). A targeted psychological treatment for sleep problems in young people at ultra-high risk of psychosis in England (SleepWell). The Lancet Psychiatry, 10(9), 706-718.
Freeman, D., & Waite, F. (2025). Sleep and circadian difficulties in schizophrenia: presentations, understanding, and treatment. Psychological Medicine, 55, e47.
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
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.
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 apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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.