Band 8A Highly Specialist Psychologist | West London NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £61,631 - £68,623 per annum pro rata inclusive of 15% HCAS |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Southall, UB1 3EU |
| Cwmni: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7719126/222-SF-702-A |
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Title: Highly Specialist Psychologist in Women’s Rehabilitation Service
West London NHS Trust has been commissioned to provide the first female, Level 2 specialist mental health rehabilitation inpatient service (higher support needs), based at The Orchard in Ealing. The service will provide intensive support to women with complex mental health needs working in a trauma-informed, gender-sensitive manner, supporting transitions to the community via family involvement and social inclusion.
We are seeking a Psychologist (0.8 wte) to be involved in the development of this innovative and exciting service. DBT / MBT experience would be beneficial. We actively promote CPD with opportunities to develop specialist skills, engage in research and encourage working within our large group of psychological professionals. Opportunities for training / supervision and working alongside the Cassel Hospital in reach service make this a unique role. Appointment can be at Band 7 or 8a depending on experience. For Band 7, this will be a preceptorship towards an 8a role.
Based in the Orchard Unit, St Bernards Hospital, you will be responsible for providing a high quality psychology service to a 10 bed female rehabilitation ward. A key member of the MDT, you will be responsible for developing and implementing psychologically informed treatment for a diverse group of female service users with complex emotional needs. You will utilise varied skills in assessment, formulation, group and individual evidence-based interventions, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, as well as directly contributing to the development and design of this innovative service.
Your role will involve service development and audit, staff training / supervision and frequent collaborative working within the psychological therapies department.
We require a genuine commitment to MDT working and an enthusiasm to collaborate with other services that provide support for individuals with Complex Emotional Needs, including active engagement with the Cassel Inreach team.
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 Wednesday 21 Jan 2026