Assistant Psychologist | West London NHS Trust


Company:	West London Mental Health Trust
Salary:	£33,262 - £36,027 per annum plus Inner or Outer London HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W7 3HL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Jul 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologist at Band 4 to work with people experiencing psychosis. We are advertising for a permanent full-time post in our Early Intervention in Psychosis team in Ealing. You will be working with people experiencing First Episode of Psychosis (aged 14-65) and their families.

At West London NHS Trust we want to employ talented, passionate and skilled people, 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:

· Training in co-facilitating family work interventions and other low intensity interventions.

· 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.

This post offers a unique and rewarding experience to work within innovative teams. You will be joining a team consisting of established Psychologists and CBT therapists embedded within the MDT. In the Ealing Early Intervention Service, you may be expected to complete home visits in the local area. There are good transport links and lunch opportunities.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK. We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.

Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country. We’re rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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 Monday 3 Aug 2026

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