Clinical Psychologist | West London NHS Trust

About the Role

Due to recent expansion of psychological provision and exciting developments in our service, we are seeking a passionate and committed clinical or counselling psychologist to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in Hounslow. MINT is a multidisciplinary service providing holistic support and treatment to adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties within a stepped‑care framework. We have an established psychology team which is well integrated and highly valued in the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist assessments and treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions who have experienced trauma, both 1‑1 and in groups. Post‑qualification experience in this area is essential.
• Provide psychological consultation and guidance to the whole MDT and offer supervision and training for Band 7 psychologists, trainees and assistant psychologists. A desire to work within an MDT, promote psychological and trauma‑informed ways of working, and develop leadership skills is essential.
• Work with people from varied cultural backgrounds, including those seeking asylum, using interpreters when necessary. A passion for equality of access to services for all and an understanding of the psychological needs associated with migration is essential.
• Play a key role in service developments in the MINT services, including audit and research to drive and sustain quality of the services; collaborate with trainee psychologists, local doctorate courses and a large network of psychological colleagues across the Trust.

Qualifications and Experience

• Dynamic and experienced psychologist with a special interest in working with clients with complex mental health difficulties and the MDT who support them.
• A candidate who thrives in a team environment and is enthusiastic about multi‑disciplinary working, consultation, and leadership.
• Established skill base at band 7 and wishes to further develop leadership and broaden breadth and depth of knowledge and experience.
• Willingness to undergo training for areas relevant to the complex work in MINT teams.

Additional Information

Please see the attached Job Pack for the full job description and person specification.

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 Monday 12 Jan 2026.

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