Principal Clinical Psychologist inSouthall inSouthall PUBLISHED 10 SEP 2024
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The post holder will contribute to the development of SOAMHS as it expands to support people who may not traditionally been supported by secondary mental health teams.
Are you looking for a part time role that will give you a genuine opportunity to develop your skills? If so, we are looking for an excellent clinician who wishes to continue their clinical practice whilst also developing knowledge and skills in service development in a genuinely friendly and supportive team alongside our existing 8b psychologist (0.6wte). The post is 0.4wte and will be based in Ealing.As well as clinical work with older people with a wide variety of mental health problems you will be contributing to the development of the service which is currently in its infancy. As the teams are small there is a need for a flexible approach to psychology provision and we are looking to expand the work we do with the families and carers of people whose our services. It is likely that how we provide psychology services will change over time as the service develops and we better understand the needs of our population.
Within the Ealing SOAMHS MDT, the post holder will have joint responsibility for the provision of psychological assessment and treatment to individuals with complex mental health needs who may also have co-existing physical and social needs. They will be responsible for developing psychological provision within these new teams. The post holder will supervise qualified psychologists and help develop skills in the team to increase understanding of the psychological needs of service users and their carers. They will work with colleagues across local services advocating for both the role of psychology within the MDTs and the specific needs of older people with our community partners
The post holder will contribute to the development of SOAMHS as it expands to support people who may not traditionally been supported by secondary mental health teams. Outreach work will be an import part of this and experience in this area would be welcomed
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Stirk Job title: Lead Clinical Psychologist Email address:
Dr Helen Stirk
Lead Clinical Psychologist, Older People’s Mental Health Services
Tel: 020 8843 2626 Email:
Are you looking for a part time role that will give you a genuine opportunity to develop your skills? If so, we are looking for an excellent clinician who wishes to continue their clinical practice whilst also developing knowledge and skills in service development in a genuinely friendly and supportive team alongside our existing 8b psychologist (0.6wte). The post is 0.4wte and will be based in Ealing.
As well as clinical work with older people with a wide variety of mental health problems you will be contributing to the development of the service which is currently in its infancy. As the teams are small there is a need for a flexible approach to psychology provision and we are looking to expand the work we do with the families and carers of people whose our services. It is likely that how we provide psychology services will change over time as the service develops and we better understand the needs of our population.
Within the Ealing SOAMHS MDT, the post holder will have joint responsibility for the provision of psychological assessment and treatment to individuals with complex mental health needs who may also have co-existing physical and social needs. They will be responsible for developing psychological provision within these new teams. The post holder will supervise qualified psychologists and help develop skills in the team to increase understanding of the psychological needs of service users and their carers. They will work with colleagues across local services advocating for both the role of psychology within the MDTs and the specific needs of older people with our community partners
The post holder will contribute to the development of SOAMHS as it expands to support people who may not traditionally been supported by secondary mental health teams. Outreach work will be an import part of this and experience in this area would be welcomed
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Stirk Job title: Lead Clinical Psychologist Email address:
Dr Helen Stirk
Lead Clinical Psychologist, Older People’s Mental Health Services
Tel: 020 8843 2626 Email:
As well as clinical work with older people with a wide variety of mental health problems you will be contributing to the development of the service which is currently in its infancy. As the teams are small there is a need for a flexible approach to psychology provision and we are looking to expand the work we do with the families and carers of people whose our services. It is likely that how we provide psychology services will change over time as the service develops and we better understand the needs of our population.
Within the Ealing SOAMHS MDT, the post holder will have joint responsibility for the provision of psychological assessment and treatment to individuals with complex mental health needs who may also have co-existing physical and social needs. They will be responsible for developing psychological provision within these new teams. The post holder will supervise qualified psychologists and help develop skills in the team to increase understanding of the psychological needs of service users and their carers. They will work with colleagues across local services advocating for both the role of psychology within the MDTs and the specific needs of older people with our community partners
The post holder will contribute to the development of SOAMHS as it expands to support people who may not traditionally been supported by secondary mental health teams. Outreach work will be an import part of this and experience in this area would be welcomed
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Stirk Job title: Lead Clinical Psychologist Email address:
Dr Helen Stirk
Lead Clinical Psychologist, Older People’s Mental Health Services
Tel: 020 8843 2626 Email:
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