Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist | West London NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider invites applications for a Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist role to work in the Ealing Early Intervention in Psychosis Service. This position involves providing individual, family, and group interventions for patients experiencing psychosis. Candidates should have experience in CBT for Psychosis and a commitment to MDT partnership. The role offers training opportunities and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Potential to train in CBT for Psychosis

Supportive work environment

Comprehensive CPD and reflective practice program

Qualifications

• Skills and experience in working with clients with psychosis.
• Experience in direct provision of CBTp and other interventions.
• Commitment to MDT partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Lead on comprehensive psychology service delivery.
• Provide indirect and direct psychological interventions.
• Contribute to the leadership and development of the EIS team.

Skills

Skills in working with clients with psychosis

Experience in CBT for Psychosis

Family Interventions experience

Commitment to MDT partnership

Education

Relevant psychological qualification

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and committed Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist specializing in working with psychosis to join our innovative team. Applications from Systemic Psychotherapists would be particularly welcomed. You will be working in the Ealing Early Intervention in Psychosis Service with people experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis, offering individual, family, and group interventions, and supporting the wider team.

At West London NHS Trust, we want to employ talented, passionate, and skilled psychological professionals to provide the best service possible to those who use our services.

In return, we are committed to investing in and supporting our staff. In this role, we offer:

• Potential to train in CBT for Psychosis
• Potential to train in Family Intervention for Psychosis
• Supportive work environment – recent survey reports high satisfaction levels among psychological professionals regarding leadership, supervision, and training.
• A comprehensive CPD and reflective practice program
• Opportunities to collaborate with North Thames Doctorate courses through supervision, teaching, and research

We are a values-driven organization, and Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, and Caring underpin how we treat each other and those who use our services.

You will lead the provision and delivery of a comprehensive psychology service, including direct and indirect psychological interventions, family work, and complex case consultation to MDT colleagues. You will work as a key member of the EIS team and contribute to the leadership and development of the service.

Skills and experience in working with clients with psychosis, including direct provision of CBTp, other individual interventions for trauma and emotional needs, and Family Interventions, are essential.

We require a genuine commitment to MDT partnership working and psychological approaches to psychosis, and an interest in supporting and developing psychological skills in MDT and more junior psychology colleagues.

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 the 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.

This advert closes on Sunday, 20 July 2025.