Senior Psychological Therapist

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated senior psychologist or CBT therapist with an interest in developing their skills and experience supporting staff across the health and social care sector.

Alongside some direct clinical work to assess individuals referred to the Keeping Well NWL service the postholder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and line management of Assistant Psychologists and qualified Psychologists / CBT Therapists within the team. They will also contribute to the development of the educational, training, outreach and consultation offer for the Keeping Well NWL service.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with an interest in supporting Healthcare staff, as well as service development and innovative practice.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the operational and clinical running of our friendly and innovative staff support service. This includes working with partnership organisations to consider and implement best practice support for Healthcare staff.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counseling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, or post graduate training in another core mental health profession (nursing, Occupational therapy) plus l post graduate diploma or higher degree in CBT. OR Accredited as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist by the British Association of Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP) or nearing completion of accreditation process. Professional registration with the appropriate Health Professions Council (HPC), if applicable to core professional training.

Desirable

Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Postgraduate CBT Diploma

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of supervising psychological interventions.

Desirable

Experience of the application of CBT in different cultural contexts Experience of working with two distinct psychological therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Experience of working within an IAPT service and delivering to agreed service targets ( clinical contact hours, percentage recovery) Experience of supervising both low intensity and high intensity workers within an IAPT service

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

Skills in the use of complex assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.

Desirable

Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups ( personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities or long-term physical health conditions etc). High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.

  • Psychological Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    8A SENIOR PRACTITIONER PSYCHOLOGIST / PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST IN MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH (CLINICAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly skilled practitioner psychologist/ psychological therapist to join the Maternal Mental Health Service ( called TULIP). This team was created as a result of a...

  • Senior Psychological Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated senior psychologist or CBT therapist with an interest in developing their skills and experience supporting staff across the health and social care sector. Alongside some direct clinical work to assess individuals referred to the Keeping Well NWL service the postholder will be responsible for the...

  • Psychological Therapist

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Full time

    **Key Responsibilities**: To provide specialist psychological assessments, interventions and psycho-education to patients, carers and families experiencing birth trauma, tokophobia, and death of a baby in the neonatal period as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth and medical termination. To show skill in triaging, co-ordinating and managing a clinical...

  • Consultant Psychologist

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Consultant Lead Psychological Therapist / Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Greenwich ADAPT (Community AMH) Fixed Term/Secondment 12 months (Maternity Leave cover) 1.00 WTE** This highly valued role is key in leading the delivery of timely and effectivepsychological assessments, interventions and therapy to people accessing this secondary care mental...

  • Consultant Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Consultant Lead Psychological Therapist / Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Greenwich ADAPT (Community AMH) Fixed Term/Secondment 12 months (Maternity Leave cover) 1.00 WTE** This highly valued role is key in leading the delivery of timely and effectivepsychological assessments, interventions and therapy to people accessing this secondary care mental...

  • Psychological Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for Head of Psychology for the Borough of Kensington & Chelsea . This would be a part time role. Candidates will be a Consultant Clinical / Counselling Psychologist with leadership experience to take on a professional leadership role at the Head of Psychology for CNWL's dynamic, successful and...

  • Senior Psychological Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

    We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated senior psychologist or CBT therapist with an interest in developing their skills and experience supporting staff across the health and social care sector. Alongside some direct clinical work to assess individuals referred to the Keeping Well NWL service the postholder will be responsible for the clinical...

  • Senior Psychological Therapist

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

    Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated senior psychologist or CBT therapist with an interest in developing their skills and experience supporting staff across the health and social care sector. Alongside some direct clinical work to assess individuals referred to the Keeping Well NWL service the postholder will be responsible for...

  • Senior Psychological Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

    Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated senior psychologist or CBT therapist with an interest in developing their skills and experience supporting staff across the health and social care sector. Alongside some direct clinical work to assess individuals referred to the Keeping Well NWL service the postholder will be responsible for...

  • Senior Psychological Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking to recruit a passionate Senior Psychological Therapist. You would be joining a dynamic management team and support the service in delivering the main KPIs by providing creative leadership in your specialist area and supporting the performance and development of a small team of therapists under your direct line management. You would oversee...

  • Senior Psychological Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking to recruit a passionate Senior Psychological Therapist. You would be joining a dynamic management team and support the service in delivering the main KPIs by providing creative leadership in your specialist area and supporting the performance and development of a small team of therapists under your direct line management.You would oversee the...

  • Principal Psychological Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS BEING ADVERTISED AT BANDS 8A AND 8B DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE The Staff Psychological Wellbeing Service is looking for an experienced psychological therapist to join the team to cover maternity leave for a six month period. We are a multi-disciplinary group of therapists providing evidence-based treatments to serve...

  • Principal Psychological Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Health and Justice Services Directorate of CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about working with committed staff to provide an excellent service to those in prison, often a vulnerable and poorly served group. We aim to deliver quality, patient-focused care and are recruiting to a new role; a highly motivated, innovative & enthusiastic Senior...

  • Psychological Therapist

    4 days ago

    London, United Kingdom South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary We are looking for a psychological therapist to work with an innovative new team that supports people with Complex Emotional Needs ( EUPD) as they transition from inpatient to community. You should be a clinical/counselling psychologist, or someone with a qualification in psychological therapy and experience of working within the NHS...

  • Psychological Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are excited to advertise for a newly funded senior post in ELFT forensic directorate’s Drug and Alcohol Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic psychological therapist who has experience of working with people with substance use problems and/or experience of working with complex mental health presentations in a community, inpatient, or forensic...

  • Principal Psychological Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom North Middlesex University Hospital Full time

    Job overview PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS BEING ADVERTISED AT BANDS 8A AND 8B DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE The Staff Psychological Wellbeing Service is looking for an experienced psychological therapist to join the team to cover maternity leave for a six month period. We are a multi-disciplinary group of therapists providing evidence-based treatments to serve...

  • Senior Psychological Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner & works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, dedicated & motivated Psychologist or...

  • Psychological Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve. Our motto is “Caring NOT Judging” so by working in partnership with the...

  • Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Full time

    Talk Wandsworth is the South West London & St. George's Mental Health NHS (SWLSTG) Trust's innovative primary care mental health service for the residents of Wandsworth. We incorporate an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, a Wellbeing outreach Service and an Employment Specialist team. Talk Wandsworth is professionally managed by a...

  • Psychology Lead

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join us as Lead Psychologist within our Adult Community Physical Health Services. This is a fixed term post of 12 months. The postholder will be supervised by the ACPHS Director and the Director of Therapies, and work within the directorate management team at Goldie Leigh to professionally and...