Assistant psychologist
West London NHS Trust
London, TW3 3EL
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
5 days left
Job description
Title: Assistant Psychologist (Band 4) in adult mental health We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic psychology graduate to join our Mental Health...
You will work alongside and be well supported by a team of experienced psychological professionals, providing assessments and treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions, both 1-1 and in groups. You will require excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable interacting with people with a high level of need who may at times be very distressed.
You will undertake clinical administrative tasks such as clinical note taking, minute taking, administering outcome measures and collecting and collating clinical data to support audit and service evaluation projects. As such you will need to have excellent attention to detail, be well organised and motivated to undertake non-clinical aspects of the role to an excellent standard.
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology, or a 2.2 with a Masters at merit or above, or a 2.2 without a Masters for those who have 'contextual factors'.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as an assistant psychologist, research assistant or as a support worker or an HCA or equivalent in a setting for those with mental health difficulties.
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Able to understand a number of psychological models and their application for service users with a range of mental health problems
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information to service users in a way that addresses psychological resistance and the propensity of the service users towards hostile reactions
Desirable
- High standard of report writing
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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