Specialist Psychologist

West London NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Psychologist to join their innovative team at The Orchard in Ealing. The role involves delivering high-quality psychological services to a female rehabilitation ward, with a focus on trauma-informed care. Candidates should have skills in DBT and MBT, with opportunities for CPD and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. This position offers unique involvement in service development and the chance to work with a diverse client group, ensuring equality of access to mental health services.

Qualifications

• Experienced Psychologist with a commitment to mental health rehabilitation.
• Understanding of complex emotional needs and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality psychology service to a female rehabilitation ward.
• Develop and implement psychologically informed treatment.
• Conduct staff training and supervision.

Skills

DBT experience

MBT experience

Assessment skills

Group intervention skills

Individual intervention skills

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology

Job description

Job Overview

West London NHS Trust has been commissioned to provide the first female, Level 2 specialist mental health rehabilitation inpatient service (higher support needs), based at The Orchard in Ealing. The service will provide care and intensive support to women with complex mental health needs. The service will offer trauma-informed, gender-sensitive care, with staff trained in the specific needs of women, as well as facilitate family involvement and social inclusion, supporting transitions to community settings.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Psychologist (0.8 wte) to join us and be involved in the development of this innovative and exciting service. DBT / MBT experience would be beneficial. We actively promote CPD with opportunities to develop specialist skills, engage in research and encourage working within our large group of psychological professionals. Opportunities for training and supervision as well as working alongside the Cassel Hospital in reach service make this a unique role, You will be responsible for providing a high quality psychology service to a female rehabilitation ward (10 beds). As such you'll be able to utilise varied skills in assessment, formulation and group and individual evidence-based intervention tailored to meet the challenging needs of the inpatient client group.

As a key member of the MDT, you will be responsible for developing and implementing psychologically informed treatment for a diverse group of female service users with complex emotional needs.

You will be providing a range of specialist interventions, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy as well as directly contributing to the development and design of this innovative service.

As well as direct clinical work the role will involve service development and audit, staff training / supervision and frequent collaborative working within the psychological therapies department and with MDT colleagues.

We require a genuine commitment to MDT working and an enthusiasm to collaborate with other services that provide support for individuals with Complex Emotional Needs, including active engagement with the Cassel Inreach team.

This role will include working with people from varied cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary; a passion for creating and enabling equality of access to services for all is vital.

You will be based in The Orchard Unit, St Bernards Hospital.

Additional Information

Please see the attached Job Pack for full details about this role

About West London NHS Trust

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.