Clinical Psychologist

West London NHS Trust; Brentford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust in the Hounslow area is seeking a Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Band 7) for maternity cover to join the Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in adult services. The post focuses on complex presentations, MDT working, and dissemination of psychological thinking.

The role includes 1:1 and group work, supervision of trainees, and contributing to service development and research within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with HCPC.
• Experience working with adults with complex mental health presentations.
• Evidence of leadership in MDT settings and in supervision of trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist assessments and treatments 1:1 and in groups.
• Embed psychological principles across the multidisciplinary team.
• Offer supervision and training to trainee and assistant psychologists.
• Support service development, audit and research to improve quality.
• Collaborate with trainees and local doctorate programs within the Trust.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Group facilitation

Education

Clinical/Counselling psychology Doctorate

HCPC registration

Job description

Title: Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Band 7) in adult mental health - Maternity cover Post

We are seeking a passionate and committed Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in Hounslow. MINT is a multidisciplinary service providing holistic support and treatment to adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties within a stepped-care framework. We have an established psychology team which is well integrated and highly valued in the service.

This post is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic early-career psychologist looking to develop and consolidate specialist clinical skills in working with complex needs, trauma and personality disorder diagnoses.

In addition to working 1-1 with clients, a significant part of this post involves embedding and developing psychological principles and thinking within the work of the whole MDT. Therefore,we require a candidate who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about dissemination of psychological thinking, consultation and leadership.

At West London NHS Trust we want to employ talented, passionate and skilled psychological professionals, so that we can provide the best healthcare possible for those who use our services. In return, we are committed to investing in and supporting our staff.

You will provide highly specialist assessments and treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions, both 1-1 and in groups.

The role will include working with people from varied cultural backgrounds, including those seeking asylum, using interpreters when necessary. A passion for creating and enabling equality of access to services for all and an understanding of the psychological needs associated with migration is essential.

You will provide psychological consultation and guidance to the whole MDT and offer supervision and training for trainee and assistant psychologists. A genuine desire to work within an MDT and promote psychological ways of working is essential.

You will play a key role in service developments in the service and, as part of this, youwill support audit and research to drive and sustain the quality of the services we deliver. There will be opportunities to collaborate with trainee psychologists, local doctorate courses and a large network of psychological colleagues across the Trust.

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.