Principal Clinical Psychologist

West London NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join their supportive team in Southall. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment, focusing on the well-being of young people and their families. The successful candidate will engage in clinical work while providing supervision and leadership to psychology professionals. With a commitment to service improvement and diversity, this role promises professional development and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about mental health and looking to grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctoral training in clinical psychology required.
• Experience with children and young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychology services to young people and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues and liaise with other professionals.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Multi-agency Working

Professional Supervision

Psychopathology

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology

Job description

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Site: Ealing T3 Adolescent Team, Town: Southall, Salary: £67,950 - £78,028 pa annum including 15% HCAS, Salary period: Yearly, Closing: 21/02/2025 23:59

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

Job overview

Ealing CAMHS is looking for a 0.80 WTE Principal Clinical Psychologist (Band 8b) to join our friendly, supportive, and experienced multi-disciplinary specialist mental health service within our Adolescent Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and innovative clinician who can take a leading role within our services using a creative and dynamic approach. The role offers the chance to combine clinical work with joining other Principal Clinical Psychologists and the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in providing leadership and supervision of Psychology and Psychology-related professionals within our community and specialist teams. The successful candidate will support and implement our commitments to staff wellbeing, manageable job plans, and provide opportunities for staff development.

Main duties of the job

You will be committed to ensuring that the service is accessible and effective, joining a welcoming senior psychology team in West London focused on service improvement and valuing diversity. You will offer a high-quality psychology service to young people, families, and carers, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and liaising with other professionals in the network. The post provides excellent opportunities for professional development and regular supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.
• Eligible to work as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling) as approved by the Health Care Professions Council.
• Significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist with children and young people and their families/carers.
• Experience of multi-agency working and delivering professional supervision to psychologists.
• Commitment to provide support to children, their families/carers and linked professionals.

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.