Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Cognitive Behavioural Therapist | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,751 - £60,651 per annum pro rata inclusive of 15% HCAS |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Southall, UB2 4SD |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7871899/222-HF-096 |
Summary
As a clinical or counselling psychologist or psychological therapist, you will work alongside a skilled and welcoming MDT to provide individual, couple and group-based therapies to women and their families during the perinatal period. You will be invited to contribute to the delivery of training to other professionals and to be part of service development projects aimed at improving outcomes for women and their families as well as staff wellbeing.
Provide assessments of patients referred to the Perinatal Service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources.
To provide a comprehensive psychological therapy service to patients within the perinatal service who may have a wide range of psychological needs. This will include the provision of evidence-based treatments for trauma (Trauma focussed CBT or EMDR)
To provide evidence-based interventions to women, couples and families, where appropriate, considering the specific needs of families who are pregnant or have a young baby.
Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both the evidence base, theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes which have shaped the individual, family or group.
To be responsible for implementing a range of time-limited psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, grounded in the principles and techniques of a range of theoretical approaches.
Provide specialist expertise, advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to women’s formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
West London NHS Trust is launching a national psychology service for terrorism trauma care. The service will offer specialist psychological treatment for people affected by acts of terrorism in the UK and abroad, including survivors, bereaved families, witnesses and others directly or indirectly impacted. The service will be delivered with Victim Support and Peace Collective as part of a coordinated national model.
We are seeking a Clinical Lead with expertise in trauma and terrorism or major incident responses, strong operational and clinical leadership, and experience across child and adult pathways. The role involves service development, governance, supervision and partnership working with voluntary and statutory agencies.
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 Friday 20 Mar 2026