Band 8A Highly Specialist Psychologist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in England is looking for an experienced Psychologist (0.8 wte) to enhance a female rehabilitation inpatient program. This role involves delivering high-quality psychological services, focusing on complex emotional needs and utilizing DBT/MBT as needed. The position promotes opportunities for CPD and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. This exciting role is based at The Orchard in Ealing, contributing to innovative mental health care for women.

Qualifications

• Experience as a psychologist within a mental health rehabilitation setting.
• DBT and/or MBT experience preferred.
• Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality psychology service to a female rehabilitation ward.
• Implement evidence-based interventions for complex emotional needs.
• Engage in service development and collaborate within MDT.

Skills

DBT experience

MBT experience

CPD enthusiasm

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Experience as a psychologist in a mental health setting

Job description

Overview

West London NHS Trust has been commissioned to provide the first female, Level 2 specialist mental health rehabilitation inpatient service (higher support needs), based at The Orchard in Ealing. The service will provide care and intensive support to women with complex mental health needs. The service will offer trauma-informed, gender-sensitive care, with staff trained in the specific needs of women, as well as facilitate family involvement and social inclusion, supporting transitions to community settings.

We are seeking an experienced Psychologist (0.8 wte) to join us and be involved in the development of this innovative and exciting service. DBT / MBT experience would be beneficial. We actively promote CPD with opportunities to develop specialist skills, engage in research and encourage working within our large group of psychological professionals. Opportunities for training and supervision as well as working alongside the Cassel Hospital in reach service make this a unique role.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality psychology service to a female rehabilitation ward (10 beds).
• Utilise varied skills in assessment, formulation and group and individual evidence-based intervention tailored to meet the challenging needs of the inpatient client group.
• As a key member of the MDT, develop and implement psychologically informed treatment for a diverse group of female service users with complex emotional needs.
• Provide a range of specialist interventions, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and contribute to the development and design of the innovative service.
• Involve in service development and audit, staff training and supervision, and maintain frequent collaborative working within the psychological therapies department and with MDT colleagues.
• Engage in MDT working and collaborate with other services supporting individuals with Complex Emotional Needs, including active engagement with the Cassel Inreach team.
• Work with people from varied cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary; contribute to equality of access to services for all.
• Work based at The Orchard Unit, St Bernards Hospital.
• See the attached Job Pack for full details about this role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience as a psychologist within a mental health setting, with a focus on rehabilitation and complex emotional needs.
• DBT and/or MBT experience would be beneficial.
• Commitment to MDT working and collaboration with other services and the Cassel Inreach team.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and to utilise interpreters when necessary.
• Enthusiasm for CPD, research, and developing specialist skills within a large psychology team.

Context and Organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering 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 the 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. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner in the North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board, and 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. The attached person specification outlines the criteria against which applications will be assessed. This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025.