Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist, with an interest in working with people with complex psychosis. You will be working in our supportive, innovative Community Rehabilitation team, which enables service users with psychosis to lead fulfilling lives in their local communities.

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

In return, we invest in and support our staff. In this role, we offer:

Opportunities to train in specialist approaches, including CBTp, FI, and working with neurodiversity.

Preceptorship for exceptional Band 7 candidates, with progression to an 8a post within two years and on successful completion of specialist training and demonstration of 8a level leadership competencies.

Close support and development from an extensive psychology team.

A stable, supportive, and dynamic working environment

We welcome a broad range of professional experience (e.g. 3rd sector experience; expertise in dual diagnosis or supported living environments).

Main duties of the job

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

In return, we invest in and support our staff. In this role, we offer:

Opportunities to train in specialist approaches, including CBTp, FI, and working with neurodiversity.

Preceptorship for exceptional Band 7 candidates, with progression to an 8a post within two years and on successful completion of specialist training and demonstration of 8a level leadership competencies.

Close support and development from an extensive psychology team.

A stable, supportive, and dynamic working environment

A small and friendly MDT, passionate about working with people with psychosis and additional complex needs.

A values driven environment - Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring underpin how we treat each other and our patients

Regular line management and supervision

We welcome a broad range of professional experience (e.g. 3rd sector experience; expertise in dual diagnosis or supported living environments).

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' overallby 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.