Data Analyst Assistant Psychologist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Ealing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Ealing is seeking an experienced assistant psychologist to support community mental health teams. The role involves data analysis and providing low-intensity psychological treatments. Candidates should have postgraduate qualifications and experience in mental health settings. You'll engage in clinical assessments and support evidence-based practices to enhance patient care. This position offers a pivotal role in delivering critical mental health services within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings with direct client interaction.
• Ability to deliver low-intensity psychological treatments.
• Strong analytical skills to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of risk to self and others.
• Undertake patient interviews to identify intervention needs.
• Provide evidence-based psychological treatments and monitor progress.
• Adhere to activity contracts and minimize waiting times.

Skills

Data analysis

Psychological treatments

Risk assessment

Patient-centered interviews

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Applications are invited for a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced assistant psychologist with a background in research, audit or improvement to work with the Ealing Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) to increase, improve and embolden mental health support within the West London area.

These roles will sit in the community mental health (MINT) teams across the borough of Ealing.

This role will involve leading on data analysis and continuous improvement alongside supporting the delivery of care for those client’s waiting for a therapeutic intervention. This role therefore requires postgraduate competencies and experience in this area. The ratio of analyst to clinical work is roughly 70:30. Before commencing in the role there will be an induction which will cover the key skills needed to undertake the role.

You are advised to apply promptly; this vacancy will close once the required number of applications has been received. We anticipate a high number of applications for these posts, and will not be able to read long entries in the “Supporting Information” section. For our initial screening, we will read only the first TWELVE LINES of your “Supporting Information”, which must be laid out as detailed in the person specification.

Main Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide protocol based assessments of risk to self and others and respond to client risk as appropriate and as part of this listen to and respond to the immediate needs of the service use and in doing so promote choice, control and empowerment.
• Undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and which appropriate low-intensity intervention would address their difficulties.
• Provide a range of high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments based on evidence-based literature and research to support best practice in clinical work. Interventions may include guided self-help, and treatment might be individual or in psychoeducational groups.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Monitor treatment and client progress and provide appropriate feedback to client, GP and referrer.

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.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025