Job summaryEaling NHS Talking Therapies was one of the first Talking Therapies services to launch in 2008, and is one of the three services provided by West London NHS Trust.
Our main base is in Ealing where we have access to over 16 clinic rooms and two open plan offices. In addition to this, we run clinics at GP surgeries across the borough, covering areas such as Southall, Acton, and Chiswick.
Clinical and line management supervision is part of our success, and as a qualified therapist you will benefit from weekly clinical supervision, monthly line management supervision, and monthly step 3 clinical skills.
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- A qualified modality practitioner with postgraduate training in counselling, psychotherapy or counselling psychology
- Fully accredited with the BACP or UKCP
- Trained in Talking Therapies approved specialist modality training: Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT)
- Able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people
- An inspirational and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills committed to improving access to psychological therapies across the Ealing borough.
A typical week for a full-time clinician involves working at least one evening session (12pm-8pm Monday to Thursday) and achieving an average of 20 attended clinical contacts per week.
We consider flexible working and part time hours to the right candidates.
Main duties of the jobKey Result Areas & PerformanceClinical:- To provide specialist Modality assessments of clients referred to the Ealing Talking Therapies service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complexdata from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
To work with clients with a range of mild to moderate mental health problems.
To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employing methods developed from evidence based practice
To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upon different explanatory models. To be able to use Talking Therapies approved interventions/counselling at a specialist level in assessments and interventions.
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' 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.
DetailsDate posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 222-EAL-114
Job locations: 84 Uxbridge Rd, Ealing, W13 8RA, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 training in counselling, psychotherapy or counseling psychology or post graduate training in another core mental health profession (nursing, Occupational therapy) plus a post graduate diploma or higher degree in counselling or psychotherapy
- Fully accredited with the BACP or UKCP (psychotherapeutic counsellor)
- Professional registration with the appropriate body E.G. Professional Standards Authority (PSA) or Health Professions Council (HPC)
- To have completed training in Talking Therapies approved specialist modality trainings for Dynamic Interpersonal therapy (DIT
Desirable- Qualification in clinical supervision
- Qualified Supervisor in Talking Therapies approved modality therapy
ExperienceEssential- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an Talking Therapies service
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience at working with psychological Therapies at a specialist level.
Desirable- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of the application of counselling in different cultural contexts
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings. Including outpatient, community, and primary care settings
Knowledge/SkillsEssential- High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of Counselling and psychotherapy
- Knowledge of issues relating to primary and secondary care psychological therapies services.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Desirable- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. Medically unexplained symptoms, long term conditions and recognition of personality disorder).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
Other RequirementsEssential- Able to work flexibly and at least one evening session, until 8.00pm.
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence.
- Aware of the limitations in own competence and able to seek appropriate support and advice.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work within a team and promote good working relationships.
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).
West London NHS Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 
