CAMHS Clinical Psychologist | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (0.8 WTE) for a 12-month secondment to support Kingston CAMHS, a service for children and young people facing mental health difficulties. The role includes psychological assessment, therapy, and supervision of junior staff. Desired qualifications are Band 7 (or 8a) employment and experience with young patients. The role promotes flexible working and ongoing professional development, making it ideal for those passionate about the mental health sector.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Regular wellbeing slots

Systemic group supervision

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with mental health difficulties.
• Currently employed as a Band 7 (or Band 8a) psychologist.
• Strong assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and therapy to individuals and groups.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision, service development and research.
• Conduct risk assessment and management for young children and their parents.

Skills

Experience working with young people with mental health difficulties

Strong assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills

Teaching, supervision or audit experience

Education

Band 7 (or Band 8a) psychologist currently employed

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist (0.8 WTE) for a 12‑month secondment to cover maternity leave, to join Kingston CAMHS, an established Tier 3/Getting More Help service supporting children, young people and families with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. The service is multidisciplinary, comprising psychiatry, psychology, family therapy and nursing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide psychological assessment, formulation and therapy to individuals and groups.
2. Contribute to teaching, supervision, service development, research and audit.
3. Provide clinical and professional supervision to Band 7 Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and trainees on placement, subject to experience.
4. Participate in integrated working across the South London Partnership with SLaM EDS.
5. Support the development and implementation of evidence‑based interventions in line with CYP IAPT methodology.
6. Conduct risk assessment and management for young children and their parents/carers.
7. Maintain accurate and accessible health‑care records in accordance with Trust policy and Information Governance.
8. Communicate treatment plans and progress to relevant agencies in a skilled and sensitive manner.
9. Monitor progress of interventions against CYP IAPT minimum data set standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with mental health difficulties.
• Band 7 (or Band 8a) psychologist currently employed.
• Strong assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills.
• Evidence of teaching, supervision or audit experience is desirable.

Benefits

Flexible working, career development, CPD and supervision support, regular wellbeing slots, reflective practice, CPD, systemic group supervision monthly.

Location

Tolworth Hospital, Surbiton. The site will be transformed in 2026 to add new wards; it is near shops, A3, Tolworth station, and a bus ride from Surbiton station with fast connections to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.