Assistant Psychologist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	12 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£37,259 - £45,356 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 March 2026
Location:	Ladbroke Grove, W10 6DZ
Company:	CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7761728/333-J-GREN-0063

Summary

The Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service was funded by the government in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower Fire to provide a range of mental health and wellbeing services to those affected by the fire. It provides therapy and wellbeing services to adults and children in the community via a multidisciplinary teams. GHWS has a national and international profile. Community engagement is a key part of the programme and we work closely with a large number of local organisations and individuals in North Kensington. A key objective is to support the local community through the process of recovery.

The programme is unusual in its scope and duration. As such it is important to evaluate what we are doing and to learn lessons to inform future responses to the event. At the same time, it is important to deliver a high-quality service to adults and children. This post combines both elements and we would expect the postholder to contribute clinically at a level appropriate to their skills and experience and also to contribute to community engagement and to the evaluations of the service. This will involve working with the Data Analysts and data handling, data analysis and the preparation of reports so a high degree of numeracy is required. We will provide support to develop the statistical skills of the postholder. The team also includes senior data analysts and other assistants.

To work independently with work managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the Team policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collation and analysis of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, consultation and project work.

· To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.

· To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.

· To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service.

· To undertake direct and indirect clinical work that is managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.

· To plan, organise and co-teach psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.

· To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.



We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.

With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.



We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

1. Clinical:

· Working with colleagues to accept referrals via agreed protocols within GHWS and develop care package programmes.

· Make protocol-based assessments of risk to self and others and respond to client risk as appropriate.

· Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department’s referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the person’s treatment to other forms of psychological therapy or other services where appropriate.

· Undertakes patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change

· Make decisions with people about which appropriate low-intensity intervention would address the client’s difficulties and areas where the person wishes to change.

· Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments.

· Provide a range of high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments based on evidence-based literature and research to support best practice in clinical work. Interventions may include guided self-help, computerised CBT and information about pharmacological treatments. Treatment might be individual or in psycho-educational groups.

· Clinical work may be face to face, telephone or via other media according the choice of the client. Clinical work may take place in GP Practices, community settings on the Primary Care Psychological Health Centres.

· involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. Provide appropriate psycho education / access to digital support and information as necessary.

· Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

· Monitor treatment and client progress and provide appropriate feedback to client, GP and referrer.

· Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

· Complete all requirements relating to clinical data collection within the service including clinical and service data.

· Keep coherent and accurate records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.

· Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

· Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall low intensity intervention process.

· Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.

· Prepare and present clinical information for all on their caseload for clinical case management meetings with their clinical supervisor within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.

· Prepare and present clinical information for clients on their caseload in clinical supervision sessions in order to ensure safe practice and adherence to high volume low intensity treatment principles.

· Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.

· Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and clinical practice.

· Work independently and manage own time on a day-to-day basis

· To hold a caseload of clients and manage and organise client follow up appointments.

· Provide and receive complex and emotive information to individuals, carers, members of the public and professionals and react accordingly with sensitivity to mental health issues within the Caldicott Guidelines.

· Recognise personal and professional limitations and not exceed professional competencies.


This advert closes on Friday 13 Feb 2026

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