Job summary
- Main area
- LS H&F Health Psychology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 18 months (Fixed term: 18 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 222-H&F-131
- Employer
- West London NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Charing Cross Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £34,186 - £37,389 per annum pro rata inclusive of 20% HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 19/08/2026
Employer heading
Assistant Psychologist
Band 4
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our Clinical Health Psychology and Neuropsychology Department, based at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith.
This is a varied role which offers an excellent opportunity to work with adults living with a variety of neurological and physical health conditions.
The post holder will be supported to develop skills in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention (e.g. cognitive rehabilitation and cognitive behavioural therapies). There are also opportunities to be involved in teaching, audit and service-related research projects.
The post holder will be provided with clinical experience, regular supervision and continued professional development opportunities that are particularly relevant to aspiring Clinical Psychologists.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support colleagues with their direct and indirect clinical work, service evaluation and development projects, as appropriate. The main duties of the role include:
Administering and scoring neuropsychological tests and questionnaires, using obtained information to contribute to neuropsychological assessment reports alongside qualified members of staff.
Supporting the delivery of 1:1 cognitive rehabilitation sessions, focused on memory strategies and other relevant techniques.
Supporting the delivery of evidence-based individual and group psychological interventions with individuals living with long-term health conditions.
Liaising with multidisciplinary colleagues regarding individuals cognitive and psychological status as required.
Supporting the development, delivery and evaluation of teaching and training.
Administrative tasks such as monitoring the availability of neuropsychological test forms and compiling or developing resources and self-help materials.
Conducting literature searches, service-related projects and audits under supervision.
Using supervision appropriately and working within the remit of the role and professional competencies.
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 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Bachelor level qualification in Psychology at 2:1 or higher.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable criteria
- Further qualification in Neuropsychology.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Paid experience of working in a health and social care role, for a minimum of one year.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a neuropsychology or clinical health psychology setting.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of co-facilitating group work.
- Experience and proficiency in administering and scoring psychometric tests.
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a physical and mental health context.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with physical or mental health problems.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of neuropsychological theory and tests.
Skills
Essential criteria
- High level verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organisational, time management and task management skills.
- Capacity to be flexible, adaptable and able to manage conflicting priorities.
- Good attention to detail and reliable data recording.
- High level of computer literacy and be familiar and competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Well-developed graduate level research skills.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of contributing to neuropsychological reports.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sean Harris
- Job title
- Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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