We are looking for an experienced ward psychologist to work in the older people’s in-patient services in Ealing. There are two wards, one which focuses on people with dementia, but also includes frail older people with functional mental health needs, while the other is a step down ward for people who are awaiting the completion of discharge arrangements. The post holder will be a key part of the ward MDT, providing more complex formulations and promoting a psychological understanding of service users’ presentation. They will also complete assessment and intervention with a focus on developing our discharge pathways to ensure seamless links to our community teams. As part of this work we will also be working with the families of those people who are returning home and the staff in a variety of supported living environments for those who need greater support.
This post is based in Jubilee Ward St Bernard’s Hospital in Ealing and The Limes which is based in Southall. The post holder will jointly supervise the Assistant Psychologist for the wards alongside the other ward psychologist based in Hammersmith and Fulham.
You will have regular individual supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist and be part of a strong local psychology service working within Older People’s Mental Health Services. You would also have access wider Trust resources for continuing professional development. The Trust values training highly and will support you with external training programs if needed for the role. The Trust is developing a wide range of resources for staff wellbeing and actively promotes inclusivity in its staff and aims for our teams to reflect the diverse communities that we serve.
Research activity is also encouraged and well supported within the service with a dedicated research team sharing the services offices.
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.
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.
