West London NHS Trust
Band 7 to 8a Specialist Clinical Psychologist
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Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (1.0 WTE)
West London CAMHS is looking for a Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (1.0 WTE) to join our innovative Crisis Outreach Resource for Autism Team (CORA) on a Band 7 to 8a Preceptorship.
CORA works closely with other services to improve the experience of Autistic young people in crisis. The work is varied and includes direct work with young people, family and carers, liaison with Tier 4 and specialist services, consultation and training with community services, and service innovation / design.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and innovative clinician who can help taking a leading role using a creative and dynamic approach, including maintaining clinical curiosity and engaging in reflective practice as well as advocating for children, young people and families’ needs. We hope the successful candidate would support and implement our commitments to staff wellbeing, manageable job plans and giving staff the opportunity to further develop their skills and knowledge.
This role combines clinical work, consultation and training, alongside opportunities for QI / service development. At this time, we are particularly looking for a candidate to lead on the community based offer in the CORA team. The postholder will also have opportunities to provide supervision and support to trainees and junior staff.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a high quality psychology service with young people and families.
- Engage in supervision and work with multidisciplinary and multi-agency colleagues on some of the challenges facing mental health services for children and young people.
- Lead on the community based offer in the CORA team.
- Provide supervision and support to trainees and junior staff.
About the Trust
The post provides excellent opportunities for professional development and you will receive regular supervision and line management from a Principal Clinical Psychologist. You will be joining a welcoming and thoughtful Psychology team who are committed to service improvement, staff well-being, and who value diversity in our workforce.
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rob Brindley
- Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: rob.brindley@nhs.net
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