Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist | West London NHS Trust


Company:	West London Mental Health Trust
Salary:	£66,274 - £73,496 per annum inclusive of 20% HCAS
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, NW8 8EG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Nov 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity arisen for a 0.6 WTE Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join the Westminster Community Neuro-rehabilitation Service on a 12-month fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. The postholder will be employed by West London NHS Trust and embedded within the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust interdisciplinary team.

This service provides community neurorehabilitation across Westminster through a range of pathways, including neuro rehabilitation, assessment and advice for people with long term neurological conditions, disability management, support for rapidly progressive neurological conditions, early supported discharge team (ESD) for stroke and the Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Outreach Service (SNROS).

We are looking for someone with excellent clinical skills, experience of working with neurological conditions, strong multidisciplinary communication skills and an enthusiasm for service development.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Band 7 Clinical Psychologists who meet the essential criteria and can demonstrate readiness to undertake the responsibilities of a Band 8a role.

The postholder will provide an autonomous, highly specialist clinical neuropsychology service as part of an interdisciplinary community neuro rehabilitation team comprising of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and rehabilitation assistants.

The role includes neuropsychological assessment, formulation and rehabilitation for adults with neurological disorders, alongside support for families and carers. Interventions may include cognitive rehabilitation, psychological therapy to help with emotional adjustment and engagement in rehabilitation, behavioural interventions, teaching, contributions to service development, audit and quality improvement, and multidisciplinary consultation.

The role is primarily community-based, working with patients and families in their home, with additional opportunities for outpatient clinic and virtual working.

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 Thursday 22 Oct 2026

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