Assistant Psychologist | West London NHS Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our Clinical Health Psychology and Neuropsychology team, based at Charing Cross hospital.

Working within an inpatient setting and embedded within a friendly multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will contribute to the provision of the neuropsychology service to the Charing Cross Neurorehabilitation Unit (CNRU). The post offers excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and interventions through working directly with individuals presenting with emotional, cognitive and behavioural consequences of acquired brain injuries and long term neurological conditions.

There are also opportunities to be involved in audit, service related research, teaching and training. The post-holder will be fully supported and supervised by the lead clinical psychologist to CNRU and will develop competencies that support career progression in Clinical Psychology.

The post-holder will conduct psychometric assessments with patients, as directed by the Clinical Psychologists. They will score psychometric tools, collate and summarise the data onto specified data sheets and databases and present these along with an observational record of the assessment session to the Clinical Psychologists.

The post-holder will implement cognitive rehabilitation plans developed by the Clinical Psychologists, under supervision. They will implement evidence-based mood interventions, including cognitive behavioural and mindfulness plans.

The post holder will assist in the delivery of group sessions, including preparing documentation ready for the session, taking notes, and facilitating discussions. They will feedback information on patient performance and the Clinical Psychologists’ recommendations to MDT colleagues, as directed and advised by the Clinical Psychologists.

The post-holder may be required to handle clinical queries, to their level of competence, in the absence of their supervisor. They will attend meetings, clinical and other, as a representative of their supervisor as directed, gaining an awareness of wider operational and strategies issues.

The post-holder will maintain adequate records of their involvement with the patient and will maintain clinical databases, as directed. They will carry out clinically related administrative duties, as directed by their supervisor.

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

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.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.