CAMHS LDs Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in London is seeking a newly qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to provide specialized psychological services for individuals with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The role offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a newly qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience with learning disabilities preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for clients with learning disabilities.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Plan and monitor personalized care for clients.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist interested in working with people with Learning Disabilities within the London Borough of Brent?

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join a supportive and diverse multidisciplinary team, providing opportunities to consolidate training and develop professional competencies.

We are seeking someone to provide a specialist clinical psychology service to individuals with learning disabilities and their families or carers, including assessment and the development and implementation of psychological interventions.

The successful candidate may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage vaccination to protect yourself, your family, colleagues, and patients.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and planning appropriate care for adults with learning disabilities. The role involves face-to-face cognitive psychometric assessments, interpreting results, and formulating treatment plans.

You should be able to plan and prioritize your workload within a multidisciplinary setting, ensuring holistic, person-centred care tailored to individual needs. You will record, monitor, and report on clinical work, communicating complex information effectively to various audiences, including service users, families, carers, and other professionals.

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CNWL is recognized for high-quality, innovative healthcare and is committed to staff development and wellbeing through a leadership programme and various CPD opportunities. We are one of the top 10 NHS employers, offering flexible working, diverse work experiences, and professional development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing high-standard clinical care to adults with learning disabilities, including psychological assessments and interventions.
2. Playing a key role in assessment and treatment of clients with complex presentations, determining diagnoses and interventions.
3. Assessing client needs and referring to other services as appropriate.
4. Maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner.
5. Communicating effectively with health and social care professionals and external agencies regarding client care.
6. Collaborating with team members on policies, service development, and management plans.

This advert closes on Thursday, 17 July 2025.