Senior Assistant Psychologist | West London NHS Trust


Company:	West London Mental Health Trust
Salary:	£36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W7 2PB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Assistant Clinical psychologist to join our dynamic psychological services team within the Ealing community team for people with learning disabilities (CTPLD).

Ealing CTPLD is a multidisciplinary community team with a focus on family centred outcomes and wider systemic change. We have a strong interest in helping to influence the lives of people with learning disabilities through PBS, systemic and narrative ways of working.

There is opportunity for joint working alongside a range of professionals to deliver holistic support to people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. This post offers excellent opportunities for experience and personal development as there are four qualified psychologists within the team. We would prefer candidates who can demonstrate knowledge, experience and an interest in supporting people with learning disability.

The post is full time fixed term (12 months)

To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients referred to the Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD).

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, in both community and residential settings.

To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups and engage in 1:1 therapeutic direct and indirect psychological interventions

To provide administrative support to ensure the day to day functioning of the psychological services team within CTPLD.

To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team's operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

In order to fulfil the above responsibilities, the candidate will work under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist, in accordance with professional practice guidelines.

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.

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 Sunday 20 Sep 2026

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