West London NHS Trust
Clinical Psychologist
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I’m excited to offer this opportunity to a forward-thinking and proactive Clinical Psychologist.
We work in a very person-centered way and people with learning disabilities and their families are at the center of what we do. To achieve this, we carry out joint assessments, share our professional knowledge and work in partnership with key parts of the local health and care system.
You will provide direct clinical assessments, formulations interventions to individuals and will have active support from the principal Lead Clinical Psychologist.
- In 2021, the service was nationally recognised and received a ‘highly commended’ accolade from the National Pharmacy Awards.
- In 2022, we reached the finals at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards and later that year received the Trust’s ‘Outstanding Clinical Team of the year.
- More recently in 2025, we were recognised for ‘Outstanding Patient Experience’ from our Speech & language therapists and nationally, from the ‘Beyond Words’ charity for the ‘Most Inspirational Outcome’.
- In May 2026, the service received the local ‘Team of the Month’ in recognition of the outstanding work we undertake.
Role Overview
Work as an integral member of the Learning Disability Team, holding responsibility for a designated caseload of adults with learning disabilities who present with complex mental health, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and emotional needs. Positively advocate for the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities, addressing health inequalities and improving access to statutory, voluntary and community services.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide highly specialised psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions tailored to individual cognitive, communication and sensory needs.
- Offer specialist consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues, families and support providers to inform person-centred care planning, risk management.
- Undertake safeguarding, mental capacity and risk assessments in line with relevant legislation and professional standards.
- Deliver training, supervision and reflective practice, contribute to service development, audit, research and quality improvement, and maintain accurate clinical records, reports and outcome measures.
About Us
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.
Quality and Accreditation
- The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission.
- Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
Partnerships and Contributions
- 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: Amanda Fernandes
- Job title: Principal Lead Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: amanda.fernandes3@nhs.net
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