Consultant Clinical Psychologist | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £70,417 - £81,138 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2024 |
| Location: | Hammersmith, W6 8NF |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6310754/222-LS-AMHS-253 |
Summary
We are seeking a passionate and committed Consultant Psychologist/Psychological Practitioner to provide clinical and strategic leadership to our inpatient psychology teams. You will be working in partnership with the Head of Psychological Services for Acute Mental Health Services. The role will be based at our mental health units in Hammersmith and Isleworth, both units have male and female adult acute wards and a Health Based Place of Safety. In Hammersmith the unit also has a male psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU). Service users present in acute mental health crisis with a diverse range of psychological needs and risk concerns and are in need of intensive treatment with most service users detained under the Mental Health Act.
The role will provide a career development opportunity to work in a leadership position ensuring that high quality, trauma informed psychological care is provided within the inpatient setting. This will involve both provision of direct interventions with service users and carers, providing clinical/line management supervision and contributing to the development of processes for the psychology provision on the unit. The role will also provide the opportunity to develop strategic leadership skills working with the Head of Psychological Services and the senior management team drawing on national guidance and Trust objectives to delivery an effective, evidenced based service.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Hammersmith & Fulham Mental Health Unit: Great transport links both Hammersmith and Barons Court tube are walking distance from the unit.
Lakeside Mental Health Unit: Nearest stations are Isleworth and Syon Lane on the main line from Waterloo and Clapham Junction. Alternatively, a short bus ride from Twickenham or Hounslow. Cycling to work also possible and storage for your bike is available.
It is also possible to travel between the units using public transport or driving.
Please see the attached Job Pack for full details about this role.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contactDr Gemma Allison, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Interim Head of Psychological Services for Acute Mental Health Services. gemma.allison@westlondon.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Friday 24 May 2024