Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Practitioner – Acute Mental Health
Lakeside Mental Health Unit, Borough of Hounslow
1.0 wte 37.5 hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Psychologist/Psychological Practitioner to join the inpatient psychology team based at Lakeside Mental Health Unit. The role will be based in our MHCAS opened in December 2025 and on a male acute ward.
We are seeking a psychologist/psychological practitioner experienced in working with service users with acute mental health needs and in working with multi‑disciplinary teams to develop a psychological, trauma‑informed approach to their practice. The role provides an opportunity to focus on team training, support, and supervision of the delivery of psychological skills by the MDT.
On the male acute ward, the postholder will provide a psychological lens to the formulation of service users’ needs and risk concerns, delivery of evidence‑based psychological interventions. Reflective practice, team formulation, consultation, and post‑incident support are an integral part of the service provided.
The post holder will work closely with senior colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective, and evidence‑based service. Along with responsibility for providing clinical supervision and line management to qualified psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists/students on placement.
There is flexibility in working hours for candidates seeking part‑time hours or a working pattern outside of 9am‑5pm, please contact to discuss further.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Gemma Allison Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: gemma.allison1@nhs.net
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