Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

West London NHS Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced psychologist for their crisis service team. The role involves providing psychological assessments, supervising team members, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will have a doctoral degree and experience in mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in mental health settings delivering assessments.
• Experience supervising psychologists or other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive psychological services including assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• Enhancing the MDT's understanding of psychological approaches through training.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Effective Communication

Research Methods

Education

Doctoral training in clinical or counselling psychology

Registration with HCPC

Training in clinical supervision for doctoral trainees

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced psychologist or psychological practitioner with an enthusiasm for working in a crisis service? Do you have the skills and experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team and providing a psychological perspective to the care provided? Do you have experience in supervising and managing members of the psychology team?

This post offers the opportunity to be part of our crisis and home treatment services in West London. The post holder would be joining the psychology team comprising a Principal Clinical Psychologist and a Clinical Associate in Psychology based in the Hounslow team.

The post-holder will work collaboratively and proactively with the multi-disciplinary team to manage risk robustly and to provide a psychological perspective to the care provided. Responsibilities include assessment, formulation, brief interventions, reflective practice, team formulation, consultation, and post-incident support. The post holder will supervise and line-manage the Clinical Associate in Psychology and may provide placements for trainees and students.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES

1. Providing comprehensive psychological services including assessment, formulation, risk assessment, and evidence-based interventions.
2. Offering indirect support through psychological advice, consultation, and contributing to clinical meetings and team formulation.
3. Enhancing the MDT's understanding and skills in psychological approaches via teaching, training, and supervision.
4. Working as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality service provision and governance.
5. Utilising research skills for audit, policy development, and service improvement.

About us

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider offering mental health and physical healthcare services, including high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital. The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, with a focus on equity and innovation, and is rated as 'Good' overall by the CQC.

We are involved in developing the NW London Integrated Care System and lead various mental health collaborations. We encourage the use of technology and personalisation in applications.

Job description

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

Person Specification
Education

Essential

• Doctoral training in clinical or counselling psychology, including psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology, multiple therapies, and lifespan development, accredited by BPS or equivalent.
• Registration with HCPC or equivalent.
• Training in clinical supervision for doctoral trainees.

Desirable

• Training in supervision of psychological therapies.
• Post-doctoral training in therapies for severe mental health issues (e.g., DBT, CBT-P, Systemic).

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience in mental health settings delivering assessments, formulations, and interventions.
• Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan with varying severity.
• Experience supervising psychologists or other professionals.

Desirable

• Experience working with trauma-affected adults.
• Service development and leadership experience.
• Experience facilitating psychological groups.

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Skills in psychological assessment, formulation, and management requiring concentration.
• Effective communication skills for complex and sensitive information.
• Doctoral-level knowledge of research methods and data analysis.
• Ability to communicate highly sensitive or contentious information effectively.

Desirable

• Advanced psychometric and neuropsychological testing skills.
• Knowledge of QN-CRHTT standards.

Additional requirements
This role is subject to a DBS check and requires current UK registration. Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available in the attached documents.