Assistant Psychologist | West London NHS Trust

Due to recent expansion of psychological provision and exciting developments in our service, we are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic psychology graduate to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in Hammersmith and Fulham as an Assistant Psychologist.

MINT is a multidisciplinary service providing holistic support and treatment to adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties. You will be working alongside a team of passionate and committed psychological professionals and colleagues from other disciplines including nursing, social work, OT and psychiatry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring psychological professional to develop skills in clinical interventions under the supervision of experienced psychologists.

You will also benefit from gaining knowledge and experience of the NHS adult mental health system, associated statutory and non-statutory services, clinical presentations and psychological models. You will have access to a wealth of expert knowledge, clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

At West London NHS Trust we want to employ talented, passionate and skilled psychological professionals, so that we can provide the best healthcare possible for those who use our services. In return, we are committed to investing in and supporting our staff.

You will work alongside and be well supported by a team of experienced psychological professionals, providing assessments and treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions, both 1-1 and in groups. You will require excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable interacting with people with a high level of need who may at times be very distressed.

You will undertake clinical administrative tasks such as clinical note taking, minute taking, administering outcome measures and collecting and collating clinical data to support audit and service evaluation projects. As such you will need to have excellent attention to detail, be well organised and motivated to undertake non-clinical aspects of the role to an excellent standard.

You will work alongside a team of psychological professionals and professionals from other disciplines. Curiosity, excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn about different therapeutic approaches are therefore essential.

The role will include working with people from varied cultural backgrounds, including those seeking asylum, using interpreters when necessary. A passion for creating and enabling equality of access to services is vital.

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

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.