Locum Consultant Psychotherapy | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 Pro rata Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hounslow, TW3 3EB |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7849296/222-MED-563 |
Summary
The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy to join the Hounslow Psychotherapy service on a less than full time basis. Whilst the current service is small, there is a desire to enhance the psychotherapy provision in Hounslow in line with the other boroughs.The current team consists of:
> 0.4 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy
> 2 X 0.5WTE ST4-6 Trainees (the ST’s are part of the Higher training in the Joint Psychotherapy and General Adult Psychiatry training)
> 1 X 0.5WTE CT Trainee (In a post split between the Cassell Hospital and Hounslow Psychotherapy department).
> Admin support
> Honorary Psychotherapy Trainees
The majority of the work is community based. The post holder is the clinical lead for the service. S/he will provide direct clinical care with the assessment and treatment of people with complex mental health needs. The post holder will carry a case load and will provide supervision for team members, honorary staff and medical trainees attached to the department. The post holder will provide consultations as requested to the wider service within local services.
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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
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 18 Mar 2026