Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider is seeking a committed clinical or counselling psychologist to join their Mental Health Integrated Network Team in Hounslow. The role includes providing specialist assessments and leading trauma-informed care within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must have a relevant doctorate and experience in clinical settings. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary range of £61,631 to £68,623 per year, and an opportunity to contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral training in psychological therapy techniques (e.g., EMDR, CBT for psychosis).
• Experience of working as a qualified psychologist in a relevant clinical setting.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for the work setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological consultation and guidance to the MDT.
• Work within an MDT, promoting psychological and trauma-informed ways of working.
• Embed trauma-informed principles within the work of the MDT.

Skills

Advanced specialist knowledge of psychology applied to clinical practice

Ability to communicate highly complex information

Capability to work in emotionally challenging circumstances

Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials

Education

Doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology

Training in clinical supervision for doctoral trainees

Job description

Overview

We are expanding our psychological provision and seeking a passionate and committed clinical or counselling psychologist to join the Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in Hounslow. MINT is a multidisciplinary service providing holistic support and treatment to adults with a range of mental health difficulties within a stepped-care framework. Our established psychology team is well integrated and highly valued in the service.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist assessments and treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions who have experienced trauma, both one-to-one and in groups. Post-qualification experience in this area is essential.
• Provide psychological consultation and guidance to the full MDT and offer supervision and training for Band 7 psychologists, trainees and assistant psychologists.
• Work within an MDT, promoting psychological and trauma-informed ways of working; develop leadership skills; engage in MDT consultation and supervision as required.
• Embed trauma-informed principles within the work of the MDT and contribute to service developments in MINT, including audit and research to drive and sustain service quality.
• Collaborate with trainee psychologists and a network of psychological colleagues across the Trust; work with people from varied cultural backgrounds, including those seeking asylum, using interpreters when necessary.

Qualifications and experience

• Essential: Doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPS; registration with the HCPC; training in clinical supervision for doctoral trainees; post-doctoral training in psychological therapy techniques (e.g., EMDR, CBT for psychosis, DBT).
• Essential: Experience of working as a qualified (specialist) psychologist in a relevant clinical setting; experience in teaching, training and/or supervision; experience of facilitating psychological therapy groups; experience applying clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Essential: Advanced specialist knowledge of psychology applied to clinical practice; knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for the work setting.
• Desirable: Additional related academic qualifications; experience in administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric/neuropsychological tests; published work in peer-reviewed or professional journals/books.
• Skills: Ability to communicate highly complex information; ability to plan and manage own caseload and coordinating with others; capability to work in emotionally challenging circumstances; ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials.
• Other requirements: Knowledge of the BPS code of conduct; willingness to engage in CPD; ability to uphold clinical governance and maintain high standards of practice.

About us

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider delivering mental health and physical health services. The Trust operates Broadmoor Hospital and provides secure and non-secure services across multiple London boroughs, employing over 5,000 staff. The Trust is rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated as “Outstanding.”

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £61,631 to £68,623 per year (incl. 15% HCAS)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location

Hounslow Central MINT, Hounslow, TW8 8DS

Further information

Please refer to the attached Job Pack for the full job description and person specification. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and current UK professional registration is required.