West London NHS Trust
Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist
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West London CAMHS Job Opportunity
West London CAMHS is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Band 8a 1.0 WTE) to join our innovative Crisis Outreach Resource for Autism Team (CORA).
About the Role
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
- Service innovation and design
Key Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, and innovative clinician who can:
- Take a leading role using a creative and dynamic approach
- Maintain clinical curiosity and engage in reflective practice
- Advocate for children, young people, and families’ needs
- Support and implement commitments to staff wellbeing, manageable job plans, and further skill development
Role Details
This role combines clinical work, consultation, and training, alongside opportunities for Quality Improvement (QI) and 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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Ideal Candidate
The role would be suited to someone who is:
- Passionate about delivering a high-quality psychology service with young people and families
- Interested in supervision and working with multidisciplinary and multi-agency colleagues
- Eager to address some of the challenges facing mental health services for children and young people
Professional Development
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.
About West London NHS Trust
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 or informal visits, contact:
Name: Rob Brindley
Job Title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email Address: rob.brindley@nhs.net
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