Clinical Lead MICA study Posted - Pro rata Band 8d te

Job overview

This role is eligible to Oxford Health employees only

Oxford Health are leading an exciting and pioneering research project. We will be the lead service provider for a National Multisite Randomised Control Trial (RCT) investigating the effect of Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) for children and adolescents where there is concern about violence and aggression and they are referred to Community Forensic CAMHS. This is an amazing opportunity to be involved in this important trial, collaborating with colleagues across England and with Anna Freud, University College London and the University of Hertfordshire.

This is a cohort of children that have traditionally not been offered talking therapy and this trial will be a national first large-scale investigation to see if talking therapy can help these children reduce the risk of violence and aggression.

• To advise and participate in appropriate professional psychology recruitment within the service and Psychological Services and to oversee budgets relating to the MICA study.
• To participate as a chief investigator in the development of the Random Controlled Trial (MICA) of MBT-C in 12 FCAMHS sites nationally.
• To take the psychology lead, as a senior clinician, to planning and implementing systems for the evaluation, monitoring and development of the locality service, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit and ensuring incorporation of psychological frameworks for understanding and provision of high-quality care.
• To exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the RCT across the 12 FCAMHs teams
• To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work, and work with other team members.
• To contribute with other consultant psychologists and discipline leads to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the Division.

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:

• 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

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity  will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

• Post-graduate masters or…