Trainee Psychologist Long Term Conditions West London NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical or counselling psychologist to apply for a full-time Band 7 post within the Clinical Health Psychology service in Ealing Community Partners (ECP), which offers excellent, evidence-based care at the intersection of physical and mental health. The post is also open to final year trainee practitioner psychologists as a preceptorship to Band 7 upon completion of doctorate, HCPC registration and evidencing of professional development.

The post-holder will be offering assessment and treatment for patients with comorbid long-term physical health conditions, particularly respiratory conditions and mental health needs where these mental health conditions affect the self-management of the long-term conditions. The post-holder will also contribute to engaging system partners and offering educational support.

We are seeking a practitioner psychologist who has the energy and enthusiasm to join this relatively new service in ECP and contribute to the integration of mental and physical healthcare, arguably one of the biggest value propositions in healthcare. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in developing their skills in offering psychological support for patients with a range of long-term conditions, particularly chronic pain related to various conditions, and supporting other colleagues to provide psychologically-informed care.

The successful candidate will:

1. Provide evidence-based psychological interventions to individual clients (individual therapy, opportunity to facilitate respiratory group, and build digital intervention)
2. Attend regular clinical supervision
3. Develop expertise in providing treatment to service users with respiratory and other comorbid conditions
4. Support other mental health and non-mental health colleagues through contributing to education and training
5. Contribute to coproduction
6. Contribute to the formation of peer support group for multiple long-term conditions

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values, and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. Our team is friendly, embraces hybrid working (remote and in-person working), and embodies a growth mindset with protected time and funding for professional development, knowledge sharing and continuous quality improvement. We put patient-centeredness at the core of our practice. All staff are encouraged to contribute to design and innovation and engage in coproduction with service users and community assets. As a service, we put great value and emphasis on Continued Professional Development, and offer generous training and development opportunities.

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.

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.

The 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.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Jan 2025.

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