Opportunity to work with a diverse population in a major city, enhancing cultural competency and broadening professional experience.
Ability to provide specialized psychological assessments and interventions, influencing positive outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities.
Autonomy in practice, allowing for personalized therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of clients.
Involvement in research and service development, contributing to evidence-based practices and the evolution of clinical psychology within the community.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, fostering professional growth and learning from colleagues with varied expertise.
Access to training and support for managing assistant and trainee clinical psychologists, promoting leadership and mentoring skills.
Association with a reputable trust (West London NHS Trust) known for its high-quality services and outstanding care ratings, enhancing professional credibility.
Join West London NHS Trust as a Clinical Psychologist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their families. We're seeking a compassionate and skilled professional who thrives on providing high-quality psychological assessment and tailored therapy, all while guiding and empowering colleagues and other carers in our diverse community. Your expertise will play an essential role in shaping the mental health landscape, using your insights to inform and enhance our service delivery.
At West London NHS Trust, you’ll join a vibrant and inclusive team dedicated to improving lives across London’s boroughs. You’ll have the opportunity to implement innovative psychological interventions, work autonomously within a supportive framework, and contribute to the continuous development of our services. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to lead, nurture, and inspire change in a role that truly values your professional insight. If you're ready to step into a role where your skills can create lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. For informal inquiries, please reach out to Ramona Guarino, our Lead Clinical Psychologist, at ramona.guarino@nhs.net.
At West London NHS Trust, you’ll join a vibrant and inclusive team dedicated to improving lives across London’s boroughs. You’ll have the opportunity to implement innovative psychological interventions, work autonomously within a supportive framework, and contribute to the continuous development of our services. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to lead, nurture, and inspire change in a role that truly values your professional insight. If you're ready to step into a role where your skills can create lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. For informal inquiries, please reach out to Ramona Guarino, our Lead Clinical Psychologist, at ramona.guarino@nhs.net.
Opportunity to work with a diverse population in a major city, enhancing cultural competency and broadening professional experience.
Ability to provide specialized psychological assessments and interventions, influencing positive outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities.
Autonomy in practice, allowing for personalized therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of clients.
Involvement in research and service development, contributing to evidence-based practices and the evolution of clinical psychology within the community.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, fostering professional growth and learning from colleagues with varied expertise.
Access to training and support for managing assistant and trainee clinical psychologists, promoting leadership and mentoring skills.
Association with a reputable trust (West London NHS Trust) known for its high-quality services and outstanding care ratings, enhancing professional credibility.
We are looking for a dedicated clinical psychologist to provide a qualified clinical psychology service to clients of the Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities, across all sectors of care; providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, nonprofessional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ramona Guarino Job title: Lead Clinical Psychologist Email address:
- To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service carers, family members and others involved in the service user’s care.
- To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of service users whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.
- To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team’s operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.
- To manage the workloads of assistant and trainee clinical psychologists, within the framework of the team/service’s policies and procedures.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ramona Guarino Job title: Lead Clinical Psychologist Email address:
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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