Band 8a Psychologist role

Band 8a Clinical Psychologist – Make a Difference in Crisis & Home Treatment Care

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our client’s team within a Crisis and Home Treatment Service in West London. If you’re ready to embrace a rewarding role that offers challenge, autonomy, and the chance to support individuals during their most vulnerable moments—you’ve just found it.

Top-Level Details:

• Job Title: Clinical Psychologist

• Band: 8a

• Location: West London

• Team: Crisis & Home Treatment

• Duration: 3 months (likely extension)

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

• Start Date: ASAP

• Rate of Pay: £35 p/h umbrella

• Essential Requirements: HCPC registration and experience in adult mental health

A Day in the Life in Crisis Mental Health Care:

As a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist working within a Crisis and Home Treatment Team, your role will be vital in delivering high-quality psychological support to adults experiencing acute mental health episodes.

Your day may begin with MDT handovers and planning urgent care pathways. You’ll carry out rapid psychological assessments, support crisis de-escalation, and deliver focused therapeutic interventions. Your expertise will shape care plans, guide risk management strategies, and support discharge planning to ensure continuity of care at home.

You’ll also provide formulation-based input during MDT discussions, working alongside psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and support staff. In the afternoon, you may be called upon to offer guidance on complex presentations or review patients in their homes or in the community.

Through your clinical input, you’ll help reduce hospital admissions, shorten crisis episodes, and empower individuals to stabilise in their own environment.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Registration: HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist

• Experience: Significant experience in adult mental health, ideally within crisis, HTT or CMHT settings

• Skills: Strong assessment, formulation, and short-term intervention skills

• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate closely within multidisciplinary settings

• Commitment: A compassionate approach to crisis recovery and patient-centred care

Why work with Hunter?

• Work with the UK’s most experienced mental health recruitment team

• Access exclusive roles across NHS and private sectors

• Get paid promptly and reliably every week

• Receive personalised support from consultants who understand your field

• Benefit from fast-track compliance and onboarding

This is your opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-paced and meaningful clinical setting. If you’re ready to take on this challenge, apply now!Email Cameron McCoy at Or call to discuss the role further.