Band 8a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,156 - £71,148 per annum pro rata inclusive of 20% HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, W2 1NY |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7832427/222-HF-056 |
Summary
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to take a key clinical role in the development of psychological care pathways for the St Mary’s Hospital Major Trauma Centre. We are looking for a psychologist with experience in physical health trauma, to contribute to the implementation of the integrated psychological model of care, working in partnership with psychology leads and the Major Trauma team.
This role will support the development of inpatient and outpatient follow-up screening and treatment pathways for survivors of major trauma. As well as an active clinical role, there will opportunities for supervision, support and training to assistant psychologists, working within the MTC pathways.
The post-holder will be a member of the Clinical Health Psychology & Neuropsychology Department and will be joining our established Major Trauma Psychology team.
The successful candidate will have experience in working in relevant health settings as part of an MDT.
The main duties include, but are not limited to:
Working with the Major Trauma Psychology team and the Major Trauma Centre (MTC) MDT to deliver psychological pathways of car
Provide clinicalsupport to patients and their families on the established Major Trauma psychology pathways,on both an inpatient and outpatient basis
Support the development of a psychological milieu and a trauma-informed approach to care.
Undertake complex assessments and intervention strategies
Offer consultancy and provide expert advice to MTC colleagues, and the wider clinical multi-professional team, other agencies and non-professional carers.
Contribute to the design and delivery of education and training to the MTC MDT and for services on the wider NWL care pathways, where appropriate
Contribute to the coordination of the psychological response to major incidents in London
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 11 Mar 2026