Band 5 Assistant Psychologist

West London NHS Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join their Clinical Health Psychology team. This role is based at Charing Cross hospital and involves supporting patients with cognitive and emotional rehabilitation following brain injuries. You will work within a friendly multidisciplinary team, contributing directly to assessments and interventions. Opportunities for professional development in Clinical Psychology are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical settings and neuropsychological assessments.
• Understanding of psychological principles related to brain injuries.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Administer cognitive tests and mood screens.
• Support patients in rehabilitation goal identification.
• Deliver group and individual interventions.
• Contribution to multidisciplinary team discussions and reports.

Skills

Cognitive assessment

Emotional support

Behavioral interventions

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Psychology

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our Clinical Health Psychology and Neuropsychology team, based at Charing Cross hospital. Working within an inpatient setting and embedded within a friendly multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will contribute to the provision of the neuropsychology service to the Charing Cross Neurorehabilitation Unit (CNRU).

The post offers excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and interventions through working directly with individuals presenting with emotional, cognitive and behavioural consequences of acquired brain injuries and long term neurological conditions.

Opportunities

There are also opportunities to be involved in audit, service related research, teaching and training.

Role and duties

The post-holder will be fully supported and supervised by the lead clinical psychologist to CNRU and will develop competencies that support career progression in Clinical Psychology. To support the Clinical Psychologist in their direct and indirect clinical work, service evaluation and development, as appropriate.

• Administering and scoring cognitive tests and mood screens;
• Supporting patients with identifying their rehabilitation goals;
• Delivering evidence-based group and individual interventions with the aim of maximising the patient\'s rehabilitation potential;
• Contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions about a patient\'s cognitive and psychological status, risk and the development and evaluation of rehabilitation plans;
• Contributing towards multidisciplinary reports;
• Supporting the development of teaching and training, delivery and evaluation of this;
• Administrative tasks such as identifying, compiling and developing resources and self-help materials for patients, their families and other professionals;
• Using supervision appropriately and working within the remit of the role and professional competencies.

About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.