Principal Clinical Psychologist | West London NHS Trust


Company:	West London Mental Health Trust
Salary:	£75,328 - £86,114 per annum pro rata inclusive of 20% HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Paddington London, W2 1NY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to take the lead clinical role in the Major Trauma Centre Psychology team at St Mary’s Hospital, London.

We are looking for an experienced psychologist to shape and lead the integrated psychological model of care, working in partnership with the London Major Trauma Psychology Network, and the Major Trauma team.

Major Trauma Psychology teams were created at each of London’s four major trauma centres in 2023. This lead role will help support the implementation and ongoing development of inpatient and outpatient screening and treatment pathways for survivors of major trauma. As well as an active clinical role, the postholder will provide line management, clinical supervision, and training to other psychologists working within the MTC pathways.

The post-holder will be a senior member of the Clinical Health Psychology & Neuropsychology department and be the department’s clinical lead for Major Trauma Psychology.

The successful candidate will have experience in working in medical settings as part of an MDT as well as in managing and supervising other psychologists.

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

- Provide clinical and management support to the Major Trauma psychology team

- Maintain links and clinical oversight with the Major Trauma paediatric

psychology service to support consistency of implementation and data

recording

- Along with data analyst colleagues, support the recording and reporting

Psychology data and evaluation framework for use on the MTC

- Design and deliver education and training to the MTC Trauma psychology teams, the MTC MDTs and for services on the wider NWL care pathways, where appropriate

- Chair the local NWL London Trauma Psychology Network and develop

relevant local links - Represent St Mary’s Major Trauma psychology team at the pan-London Psychological Trauma Network

- Contribute to the coordination and delivery of the psychological response to major incidents in London

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.

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 Tuesday 21 Jul 2026

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