Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed newly qualified (or about to qualify) clinical or counselling psychologist to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) in the diverse borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. MINT is a multidisciplinary service providing holistic support and treatment to adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties within a stepped-care framework. We have an established psychology team which is well integrated and highly valued in the service. The Hammersmith and Fulham MINT teams are based next to Charing Cross Hospital near Hammersmith. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with service users presenting with complex emotional needs, complex trauma and diagnoses of personality disorder. In addition to having a caseload of clients, a significant part of this is embedding psychological principles and thinking within the work of the whole MDT. Therefore, we require a candidate who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about dissemination of psychological thinking, consultation and leadership. The post is an excellent opportunity for an early career psychologist looking to consolidate specialist clinical skills within the context of a supported team. 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.
Main duties of the jobYou will provide highly specialist assessments and treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions, both 1-1 and in groups. 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 for all and an understanding of the psychological needs associated with migration is essential. You will provide psychological consultation and guidance to the whole MDT and offer supervision and training for trainee and assistant psychologists. A genuine desire to work within an MDT and promote psychological ways of working is essential. You will play a key role in service developments in the service and, as part of this, you will support audit and research to drive and sustain the quality of the services we deliver. There will be opportunities to collaborate with trainee psychologists, local doctorate courses and a large network of psychological colleagues across the Trust. Please see the attached Job Pack for full job description and person specification
About usWest 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' 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.
Job descriptionThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS AND current registration with the HCPC
- Other related academic qualifications
DesirableExperienceEssential- Experience undertaking therapy with people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties
- Experience of the application of psychology/therapy in different cultural contexts
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and providing case consultation to colleagues from other disciplines
Desirable- Experience of administration, scoring and written interpretation of formal personality tools and/or neuropsychological assessments
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
Knowledge and skillsEssential- Highly developed specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of psychology applied to clinical practice, particularly in respect of adults with severe and enduring mental health needs (including psychosis, trauma and complex trauma).
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and Codes of Conduct and their implications for work in relevant setting
Desirable- Knowledge of models of leadership and supervision, in the context of mental health teams
- Knowledge of the specific mental health challenges and needs associated with migration
Other RequirementsEssential- Able to function in potentially traumatic circumstances and in highly emotionally distressing circumstances on a frequent basis (e.g. in dealing with service users with complex mental health difficulties, self-harm, histories of trauma and abuse)
- Able to provide services in an environment with service users who may be challenging and where the awareness of risk must always be maintained
- Able to reflect on own professional practice through the clinical supervision process
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and willingness to participate actively in CPD in line with BPS' or their professional body's guidelines
KnowledgeEssential- Highly developed specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of psychology applied to clinical practice, particularly in respect of adults with severe and enduring mental health needs (including complex emotional needs and trauma history).
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and Codes of Conduct and their implications for work in relevant setting.
Desirable- Knowledge of models of leadership and supervision, in the context of mental health teams.
- Knowledge of the specific mental health challenges and needs associated with migration
SkillsEssential- Able to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere.
- Able to make judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the evaluation of a range of options (e.g. the assessment of specialist clinical conditions and the determination of treatment options).
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise own caseload, treatment programmes involving other staff, and other aspects of the work such as clinical administrative tasks and CPD.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
Other RequirementsEssential- Able to function in potentially traumatic circumstances and in highly emotionally distressing circumstances on a frequent basis (e.g. in dealing with service users with complex mental health difficulties, self-harm, histories of trauma and abuse).
- Able to provide services in an environment with service users who may be challenging and where the awareness of risk must always be maintained.
- Able to reflect on own professional practice through the clinical supervision process.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and willingness to participate actively in CPD in line with BPS' or their professional body's guidelines.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
