Assistant Psychologist | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,530 - £29,114 per annum plus HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, W3 8PH |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7280846/222-ICS-404 |
Summary
We are advertising for two Assistant Psychologists to work in the Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Services (CIDS) teams in West London (Ealing and H&F). CIDS is an all age service and the post holder will work with individuals with dementia (or possible dementia) and their carers under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist
We are advertising for two full-time roles :1FTE Assistant Psychologist in Ealing,1 year fixed term contract and1FTE Assistant Psychologist in Hammersmith & Fulham, 1 year fixed term contract.
Title: Band 4 Assistant Psychologist, West London NHS Trust
Role 1: Full-time Assistant Psychologist, Ealing, 1 year fixed term contract
Role 2: Full-time Assistant Psychologist, Hammersmith & Fulham Service, 1 year fixed term contract
Please state which position you are applying for (i.e. Ealing, H&F or both) and please note, the vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications are received.
The communities we serve are diverse and the post holder will work directly with people from many different backgrounds including Asian, Somalian and Arabic speaking communities. Interpreters are used routinely within the service but a knowledge of at least one relevant language (eg Arabic, Farsi, Punjabi, or Hindi) is desirable, (but not essential) for this post. An understanding of working with people from different cultures would also be an advantage.
You will be working within a friendly, well established integrated team and liaise with general health and social care colleagues to provide a service to a wide range of people living with dementia. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills in this area
Research activity is encouraged and well supported. Regular individual supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist is provided. You would also be able to access the Trust’s training resources to enhance your CPD.
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 Tuesday 17 Jun 2025