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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

Find out more

Jobs Website

Open

Ref: 333-G-HM-0750-C Vacancy ID: 7841334

Highly Specialised Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Accepting applications until: 16-Mar-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 16-Mar-2026 23:59

Location

Site: Civic Centre
Address: High Street
Town: Uxbridge
Postcode: UB8 1UW
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £61,631 - £68,623 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 8a)

Specialty

Main area: Psychology

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· Deliver specialist psychological assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities accessing the Hillingdon Community Learning Disability Team including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.

· To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

· Provide consultation, supervision, and training to multidisciplinary colleagues functioning as a lead specialist in Learning Disability

· Contribute to service development, research, and audit activities.

· Work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies to promote person-centred care.

· Support the team in embedding trauma-informed and evidence-based practice.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration.
Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice related to Learning Disability or autism through formal postqualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice–based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
Completed training course in clinical supervision
Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Desirable criteria

Further training in Positive Behaviour Support, Functional Analysis or Applied Behaviour Analysis
Further training in systemic or family therapy

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Learning Disability
Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in Learning Disability
Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training
Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects

Desirable criteria

Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team in the context of highly emotive or distressed behaviours

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people with Learning Disabilities/autistic people
Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics
Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis
Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of the theory and practice of Positive Behaviour Support,

Skills

Essential criteria

To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials.
Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.
Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups

Abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate
Ability to develop and use complex multimedia materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings
Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these.
Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour
Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self