Band 7 Clinical Psychologist

West London NHS Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Camden Town is seeking a dedicated psychologist to deliver psychological care pathways at the St Mary's Hospital Major Trauma Centre. The role involves working collaboratively with the Major Trauma Psychology team and providing support to patients and their families. Experience in health settings and multidisciplinary teams is essential. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to trauma-informed care in a major healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in relevant health settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new psychological pathways of care with the Major Trauma Psychology team.
• Provide clinical support to patients and families on Major Trauma psychology pathways.
• Support the development of a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Undertake complex assessments and interventions.
• Offer consultancy and provide expert advice to multi-professional teams.
• Contribute to education and training design for clinical teams.
• Coordinate psychological response to major incidents.

Job description

Overview

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to take a key clinical role in the delivery of psychological care pathways for the St Mary's Hospital Major Trauma Centre. We are looking for a psychologist to contribute to the implementation of the integrated psychological model of care, working in partnership with psychology leads and the Major Trauma team.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Major Trauma Psychology team and the Major Trauma Centre (MTC) MDT to deliver new psychological pathways of care
• Provide clinical support to patients and their families on the newly established Major Trauma psychology pathways, on both an inpatient and outpatient basis
• Support the development of a psychological milieu and a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Undertake complex assessments and intervention strategies
• Offer consultancy and provide expert advice to MTC colleagues, and the wider clinical multi-professional team, other agencies and non-professional carers.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of education and training to the MTC MDT and for services on the wider NWL care pathways, where appropriate
• Contribute to the coordination of the psychological response to major incidents in London

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have experience in working in relevant health settings as part of an MDT.