Band 7 Clinical Psychologist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in London is seeking a Psychologist to join their Major Trauma Psychology team. You will be responsible for delivering integrated psychological care pathways, providing clinical support to patients and families, and contributing to the education and training of staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in relevant health settings and a background in multi-disciplinary teamwork. This position is crucial for the development of trauma-informed care in a major trauma centre.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to support training and development for others.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological pathways of care for major trauma patients.
• Provide clinical support for inpatient and outpatient psychology.
• Design and deliver training for the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience working in health settings

Ability to deliver psychological pathways of care

Consultancy and expert advice

Complex assessments

Education

Relevant degree in psychology

Job description

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.

New Major Trauma Psychology teams were recently created at each of London’s four major trauma centres. This role will help implement inpatient and outpatient follow‑up screening and treatment pathways for survivors of major trauma. As well as an active clinical role, there will opportunities for supervision, support and training to assistant psychologists, working within the MTC pathways.

The post-holder will be a member of the Clinical Health Psychology & Neuropsychology Department, and will be joining our Major Trauma Psychology team.

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

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

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.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025