Specialist Clinical Psychologist

This is an exciting job opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist interested in expanding their experience in working with patients with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions. We are recruiting to a 12 month fixed term split post working as part of the Ealing Community Neuropsychology Service and the Hounslow Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service.

We are looking for someone with experience of neuropsychological rehabilitation and/or neuropsychological assessment and intervention with patients with neurological conditions. The post would particularly suit someone who enjoys working with varied client groups, teamwork, providing consultation and teaching to other health professionals, and contributing to service development. We would welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists.

We are part of a broader clinical neuropsychology and health network in West London NHS Trust, with over 20 neuropsychologists and health psychologists working across North West London. We meet regularly with the wider network which offers excellent opportunities for peer support and continued professional development. We are also able to offer specialist supervision and support to psychologists who would like to pursue training for entry on the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychology. We have strong links with the clinical psychology training courses and regularly support trainee placements, This post is a split role across two services providing neuropsychological support to patients with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions. The Ealing Community Neuropsychology services has a number of psychologists who provide neuropsychological assessment and treatment to patients with neurological conditions living in Ealing. The Hounslow Neuro-Rehabilitation Team is a community neuro-rehabilitation service working with adults with acquired and long-term neurological conditions in Hounslow.

Alongside senior clinical psychologists, the role will involve neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation for patients with neurological disorders as well as providing support for their families and carers. This will often include cognitive rehabilitation, psychological therapy to help emotional adjustment and engagement in rehabilitation, behavioural interventions, teaching, consultation and running support groups for patients, family or carers

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.