Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Consultant Psychologist, with Learning Disabilities and Autism experience to join the Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities.
The successful candidate will be the clinical lead of the psychology team, working within a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals, with an aim to provide high quality care outcomes for people with learning disabilities and Autism in the community.
The post holder will have a strong clinical background with experience and knowledge of a range of psychological interventions for people with a learning disability.
The post holder will lead on service developments, audit and research relevant to clinical practice.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical and operational oversight of the psychology team, providing regular clinical supervision and expert advice to other members of the team.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside MDT colleagues in Psychiatry, Nursing, Psychology, Physio, Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy to improve health outcomes and promote independence for your client group.
Initial assessments
Eligibility assessments and psychometric assessments
Clinical caseload management of psychology referrals
Hold a small complex case load, providing psychological interventions for people with learning disabilities
Provide leadership to the Clinical Psychologists within CTPLD and ensure the development of high quality clinical services that take account of the evidence base in keeping with national policy and the Trust's objectives.
Service development of the psychology team; the development of care pathways in line with research and national guidance.
Represent the profession of learning disability psychology in the trust in areas relevant to their professional and clinical competence and expertise.
Recruitment of clinical psychologists in the team, and responsible for succession planning, and management of the psychology establishment in line with the budget.
Ensure clinical supervision is available for all qualified and unqualified clinical psychologists in line with Trust Policy, ACP CPD guidelines and supporting trainees in placement.
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 description
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.
Job description
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.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent) as recognized by the HCPC
- Professional registration with the HCPC as a full member and evidence of CPD as required by the HCPC.
Desirable
- Additional post qualification training and experience or further qualifications in one or more specialised areas of psychological practice in Learning Disability.
- Supervision Training
- Leadership/Management Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Learning Disabilities services or their equivalent
- Substantial experience of working as a clinical specialist with people with a learning disability
- Substantial experience of specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of patients
- Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism and experience managing complex emotional situations, such as bereavement, trauma, abuse
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
- Experience of delivering teaching, training and reflective practice groups to staff teams.
- Experience of the management of staff including appraisal, performance management and budget holding responsibility with a leadership role.
- Experience of working within a multi-cultural framework.
Desirable
- Experience of significant service development, design and implementation.
- Experience of working in a Community Learning Disability Team
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of Learning Disability practice in relation to current legislation, government policy and other national initiatives as well as relevant psychological theory and research.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Adaptive communication skills relevant to the needs of people with a learning disability
- Skills and expertise in providing psychological consultation and advice to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Knowledge and assessment skills relevant to the assessment of people with a learning disability, such as ISAAC, WAIS, ABAS, ADOS and other psychometric tests
- Knowledge and skills in relation to delivery of psychological interventions relevant to the needs of people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
- Post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation.
Others
Essential
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to challenging behaviours and mental health presentations.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent) as recognized by the HCPC
- Professional registration with the HCPC as a full member and evidence of CPD as required by the HCPC.
Desirable
- Additional post qualification training and experience or further qualifications in one or more specialised areas of psychological practice in Learning Disability.
- Supervision Training
- Leadership/Management Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Learning Disabilities services or their equivalent
- Substantial experience of working as a clinical specialist with people with a learning disability
- Substantial experience of specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of patients
- Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism and experience managing complex emotional situations, such as bereavement, trauma, abuse
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
- Experience of delivering teaching, training and reflective practice groups to staff teams.
- Experience of the management of staff including appraisal, performance management and budget holding responsibility with a leadership role.
- Experience of working within a multi-cultural framework.
Desirable
- Experience of significant service development, design and implementation.
- Experience of working in a Community Learning Disability Team
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of Learning Disability practice in relation to current legislation, government policy and other national initiatives as well as relevant psychological theory and research.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Adaptive communication skills relevant to the needs of people with a learning disability
- Skills and expertise in providing psychological consultation and advice to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Knowledge and assessment skills relevant to the assessment of people with a learning disability, such as ISAAC, WAIS, ABAS, ADOS and other psychometric tests
- Knowledge and skills in relation to delivery of psychological interventions relevant to the needs of people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
- Post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation.
Others
Essential
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to challenging behaviours and mental health presentations.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
