Band 7-8a Clinical Psychologist / Team Lead
About the role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 to 8a preceptorship ClinicalPsychologist / Team lead to join a highly-regarded Mental Health SupportTeam in Ealing.
Ealing MHST is a well-established schools-based early intervention mentalhealth offer for mainstream schools, mainly offering interventions for mild-to-moderate low mood, anxiety and behaviours that challenge.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced clinical professional to bring a breadth of clinicalpsychologist skills into a leadership role, and to contribute to servicedevelopment initiatives within the team.
You will be joining a welcoming psychology team in Ealing and West Londonwho are committed to service improvement, staff well-being, and who valuediversity in our workforce. We have strong links with the North London ClinicalPsychology training courses and offer placements to trainees within our service.
This post is part of a preceptorship programme designed to support peopleworking at a Band 7 level, to move into a Band 8a position upon completion of8a preceptorship criteria.
Main duties of the job
This role is a chance to make a difference in young lives, and as such includes both operational management and clinical duties.
The main focus is to:o Provide day to day senior operational management and leadership for the clinical functioning of the MHST's whilst working alongside service leaders to develop and implement a wide range of interventions and projects with local schools.o Lead on and directly providing comprehensive assessment, risk management and interventions for young people experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties.o Work with school staff and cultures in developing school environments that are more conducive to supporting sustainably better emotional health and wellbeing.o Contribute to creative thinking and service development initiatives, and take a lead in particular areas for the team.
This is a challenging and rewarding role that will provide a talented and ambitious manager with real scope to develop and influence practice. If you are interested in working with schools and want to help shape the new models of evidence-based support for CYP, this job could be for you!
About us
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' overallby 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.
Job 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.