Job overview

We are seeking a passionate and committed Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist specialising in working with psychosis to join our innovative team. Applications from Systemic Psychotherapists would be particularly welcomed. You will be working in Ealing Early Intervention in Psychosis Service with people experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis, offering individual, family and group interventions, and support to the wider team.

At West London NHS Trust we want to employ talented, passionate and skilled psychological professionals, so that we can provide the best service possible to those who use our services. 

In return, we are committed to investing in and supporting our staff.  In this role, we offer: 

·         Potential to train in CBT for Psychosis

·         Potential to train in Family Intervention for Psychosis

·         Supportive work environment – in a recent survey psychological professionals in our Community and Recovery Services reported high levels of satisfaction with the psychological leadership, supervision and training they receive.

·         A comprehensive CPD and reflective practice program.

·         Opportunities to link and collaborate with the North Thames Doctorate courses through supervision, teaching and research.

We are a values driven organisation and Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring underpin how we treat each other and those who use our services.

Main duties of the job

You will lead on the provision and delivery of a comprehensive psychology service including direct and indirect psychological interventions, family work and complex case consultation to MDT colleagues. You will work as a key member of the EIS team and will contribute to the leadership and development of the service. 

Skills and experience in working with clients with psychosis, including experience of direct provision of CBTp, other individual interventions for trauma and emotional needs, and Family Interventions, are essential. 

We require a genuine commitment to MDT partnership working and psychological approaches to psychosis, and an interest in supporting and developing psychological skills in MDT and more junior psychology colleagues

Working for our organisation

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.