Band 8c Consultant Psychologist | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £82,906 - £94,632 per annum pro rata inclusive of 15% HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Hanwell London, W7 2PB |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7592003/222-ICS-442 |
Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Consultant Psychologist, with Learning Disabilities and Autism experience to join the Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities.
The successful candidate will be the clinical lead of the psychology team, working within a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals, with an aim to provide high quality care outcomes for people with learning disabilities and Autism in the community.
The post holder will have a strong clinical background with experience and knowledge of a range of psychological interventions for people with a learning disability.
The post holder will lead on service developments, audit and research relevant to clinical practice.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical and operational oversight of the psychology team, providing regular clinical supervision and expert advice to other members of the team.
You will work alongside MDT colleagues in Psychiatry, Nursing, Psychology, Physio, Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy to improve health outcomes and promote independence for your client group.
· Initial assessments
· Eligibility assessments and psychometric assessments
· Clinical caseload management of psychology referrals
· Hold a small complex case load, providing psychological interventions for people with learning disabilities
· Provide leadership to the Clinical Psychologists within CTPLD and ensure the development of high quality clinical services that take account of the evidence base in keeping with national policy and the Trust’s objectives.
· Service development of the psychology team; the development of care pathways in line with research and national guidance.
· Represent the profession of learning disability psychology in the trust in areas relevant to their professional and clinical competence and expertise.
· Recruitment of clinical psychologists in the team, and responsible for succession planning, and management of the psychology establishment in line with the budget.
Ensure clinical supervision is available for all qualified and unqualified clinical psychologists in line with Trust Policy, ACP CPD guidelines and supporting trainees in placement.
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 Thursday 20 Nov 2025