Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

West London NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Community Eating Disorders Service. The role offers opportunities to develop specialist expertise, regular supervision and work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The post involves psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults with eating disorders, plus involvement in service development and improving care delivery.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered clinical or counselling psychologist.
• Experience with adult eating disorders is desirable.
• Commitment to reflective practice and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults with eating disorders.
• Within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to assessment, treatment planning and risk management.
• Support the service's early intervention pathway to ensure timely assessment and treatment access.
• Contribute to consultation, teaching, service development, audits and quality improvement projects.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Community Eating Disorders Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified psychologist or someone looking to further develop their specialist skills within a well-established multidisciplinary team.

The service has recently been through a period of significant development, making this an exciting time to join. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the service, bring fresh ideas and help shape future ways of working. Alongside a varied and rewarding clinical role, you will receive regular supervision, support from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop specialist expertise in eating disorders and complex mental health presentations.

You will provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults experiencing eating disorders and associated. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessment, treatment planning, risk management and the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care.

The post holder will support the service's early intervention pathway, helping people access timely assessment and treatment and ensuring care is coordinated across the pathway.

The role also includes opportunities to contribute to consultation, teaching, service development, audit and quality improvement project's is a varied role that combines direct clinical work with opportunities to influence and improve service delivery.

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. 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’ overallby 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy Teng Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail]