Job summary
Are you looking for a unique position to grow your career and experience?
We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to join our Adult Mental Health Psychological Service as an Honorary Psychotherapist. This role is designed to support qualified psychodynamic psychotherapists in gaining valuable NHS experience and to contribute to the ongoing development of psychodynamic psychotherapy within specialist NHS mental health services.
As a team, we are committed to supporting psychodynamic practitioners in preparing for clinical work within the NHS and fostering the integration of psychoanalytic approaches into multidisciplinary mental health care.
You will be based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury, working with the Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies team-- a friendly, experienced group of psychological therapists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists. The service is embedded within a vibrant NHS environment that includes adult and older adult mental health services, a primary care mental health team, the Early Intervention Service for psychosis, the crisis team, and the community mental health team.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
- This is an unpaid honorary position, with flexible working arrangements available to accommodate other paid employment.
- We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 patients per week, with an initial commitment of 6 months.
- There may be opportunities to undertake psychotherapy assessments, depending on your experience and interest.
- The role will be reviewed on a 6-monthly basis
About us
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"
Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Honorary / Unpaid role
Contract
Honorary
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-BM7574925
Job locations
The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll gain:
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Hands-on experience working psychotherapeutically with individuals with complex and enduring mental health difficulties in an NHS setting.Close collaboration with a diverse team of senior psychotherapists, a medical psychotherapist, group analysts, and other professionals including clinical and counselling psychologists, family therapists, and multidisciplinary colleagues
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Opportunities to observe and learn from other areas of the service, such as family therapy, pre-therapy groups, or the Complex Needs Service, depending on your interests and availability
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Weekly supervision from a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and access to weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
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Enhanced clinical skills through reviewing patient histories, contributing to assessments, writing reports, and potentially conducting your own therapy assessments
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Involvement in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development, including access to NHS training and workshops on topics such as sleep, neurodiversity, and more.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from individuals who have completed their training and obtained a qualification in Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (BPC or UKCP accredited CPJAC, CMP or UTC).
Ideally, candidates will have prior experience working with complex presentations, given the specialist nature of our service. IT skills and the ability to work independently under supervision are also essential.
What Were Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, and trustworthy individuals who are:
- Passionate about psychodynamic work within the NHS
- Organised and reliable
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Keen to contribute to a multidisciplinary clinical environment
Job responsibilities
What you'll gain:
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Hands-on experience working psychotherapeutically with individuals with complex and enduring mental health difficulties in an NHS setting.Close collaboration with a diverse team of senior psychotherapists, a medical psychotherapist, group analysts, and other professionals including clinical and counselling psychologists, family therapists, and multidisciplinary colleagues
-
Opportunities to observe and learn from other areas of the service, such as family therapy, pre-therapy groups, or the Complex Needs Service, depending on your interests and availability
-
Weekly supervision from a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and access to weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
-
Enhanced clinical skills through reviewing patient histories, contributing to assessments, writing reports, and potentially conducting your own therapy assessments
-
Involvement in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development, including access to NHS training and workshops on topics such as sleep, neurodiversity, and more.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from individuals who have completed their training and obtained a qualification in Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (BPC or UKCP accredited CPJAC, CMP or UTC).
Ideally, candidates will have prior experience working with complex presentations, given the specialist nature of our service. IT skills and the ability to work independently under supervision are also essential.
What Were Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, and trustworthy individuals who are:
- Passionate about psychodynamic work within the NHS
- Organised and reliable
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Keen to contribute to a multidisciplinary clinical environment
Person Specification
Question 1
Essential
- Do you hold qualification with BPC or UKCP accredited - CPJAC, CMP or UTC?
Prior experience
Essential
- This role is an volunteer role on an honorary contractual basis. Please confirm you are happy to continue on this basis.
Question 3
Essential
- Please tell us about a time you've worked with a client who had a complex presentation. How did you manage the case and what was the clinical outcome?
Question 4
Essential
- Have you worked independently under supervision in your clinical work?
Question 5
Essential
- Do you hold competent IT Skills?
Question 1
Essential
- Do you hold qualification with BPC or UKCP accredited - CPJAC, CMP or UTC?
Prior experience
Essential
- This role is an volunteer role on an honorary contractual basis. Please confirm you are happy to continue on this basis.
Question 3
Essential
- Please tell us about a time you've worked with a client who had a complex presentation. How did you manage the case and what was the clinical outcome?
Question 4
Essential
- Have you worked independently under supervision in your clinical work?
Question 5
Essential
- Do you hold competent IT Skills?
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
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 Health NHS Trust
Address
The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG