South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist
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Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist
Senior Clinical Psychologist (Learning Disabilities & Mental Health)
We are seeking an enthusiastic psychologist passionate about improving the quality of care and support for individuals with mental health problems and learning disabilities.
About the Role
You will bring thoughtfulness, resilience, and energy, working within a multidisciplinary team in a busy learning disability healthcare setting. The role offers exciting professional challenges and the opportunity to collaborate with external partners to develop supportive networks.
You will provide psychological assessments and interventions for:
- Individuals with learning disabilities and mental health concerns
- Those with behavioural difficulties
- Settings including community environments, with individuals, group sessions, families, and staff teams
The team is committed to:
- Clinical excellence
- Valuing and developing staff through training and career opportunities
- Active involvement in service innovations
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Deliver a highly specialist clinical psychology service for adults with learning disabilities, including those with:
- Mental health needs
- Complex behavioural challenges
- Work as an independent, autonomous practitioner, accountable for all clinical decisions.
- Adhere to:
- Professional guidelines (including safeguarding policies, multidisciplinary and trust protocols)
- BPS (British Psychological Society) standards
- HCPC competencies
- Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions, including:
- Direct work with clients
- Collaboration with carers, staff teams, or families through indirect support, monitoring, and consultation
- Offer psychological expertise, consultation, and advisory support to:
- Non-psychologist colleagues
- Care staff and family carers
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Team & Service Contributions
- Ensure the effective functioning of the Wandsworth Learning Disability Healthcare Team, promoting:
- High-quality care delivery
- Multidisciplinary collaboration for holistic support
- Embed service-user and carer involvement in care planning.
About South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust
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We are Proud to Belong at SWLSTG NHS Trust, renowned for:
- Clinical excellence
- Ratings of ‘good’ from the Care Quality Commission, striving for ‘outstanding’
- Innovation and transformation:
- World-class facilities at Springfield University Hospital
- Investing £120m in modernising our estate by 2027.
Our Values & Culture
- Inclusive and anti-racist ethos
- Co-production with communities – we involve local stakeholders in every aspect of our work
- Diverse talent welcomed from all backgrounds
Benefits & Flexibility
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive, welcoming environment
Location Context
- The role is based at Jubilee Health Centre East. [Note: Unless specified otherwise, the position is not subject to UK employment sponsorship – standard right-to-work requirements apply.]
Questions or to arrange an informal visit?
Contact: Name: Dora Afrane Job Title: Team Leader Email: Dora.Afrane@swlstg.nhs.uk Telephone: 07890609960
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