Specialist Psychologist for Gender Affirmation

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

At Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Psychologist to join our team. This is a pivotal role that requires the provision of specialist psychology services to clients with gender dysphoria at TransPlus or on the Gender Affirmation Surgery pathway at CWFT.

The successful candidate will work across all sites but be primarily based within our 56 Dean Street sexual health service. The role involves providing advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and other, non-professional carers or external agencies. You will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities
  • To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients' mental health problems and psychological aspects of physical morbidity.
  • To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account queer and trans affirmative models.
  • To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients.
Skills and Qualifications
  • A Doctoral level training in clinical psychology is essential, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology.
  • Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across various care settings is also required.
  • Further qualifications in related areas such as research methodology, supervision, or neurodivergence may be desirable.
Salary Information

We offer a competitive salary of around £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Us

Chester and Westminister hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our patients. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all staff and patients.



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