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Clinical Psychologist - JUST org uk - London

Healthcare

27 April 202664 views

Expires in 15 days

Overall Purpose

  • Provide specialist psychological support to adults in 24-hour supported accommodation
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (with NHS/West London Health Trust)
  • Help service users live more independently using trauma-informed and relational approaches
  • Support people with mental health, substance misuse, and complex needs
  • Contribute to service development and integrate psychology into care

Key Responsibilities

  1. Clinical Work
  • Assess, diagnose, and create treatment plans for service users
  • Deliver psychological interventions and monitor progress
  • Work closely with GPs, MDTs, and other professionals
  • Manage risk and develop behaviour support plans
  • Keep accurate clinical records
  • Ensure registration with HCPC and BPS
  1. Training & Supervision
  • Provide training to staff on psychological and trauma-informed care
  • Offer clinical supervision to trainees and other staff
  • Run reflective practice sessions after incidents
  1. Staff Management
  • Line manage trainee/qualified staff (if required)
  • Support staff development and performance
  • Ensure staff understand service users’ needs and risk plans
  1. Communication & Teamwork
  • Maintain clear records and handovers
  • Attend meetings and involve service users in decisions
  • Work collaboratively with external agencies and stakeholders
  1. Working with Service Users
  • Provide direct psychological support and guidance
  • Help service users build independence and daily structure
  • Encourage participation in activities and recovery plans
  • Safeguard vulnerable adults
  1. Quality & Compliance
  • Monitor and improve service quality
  • Follow policies, procedures, and GDPR requirements
  • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Ensure health & safety standards are met
  1. General Duties
  • Stay updated on best practice and legislation
  • Represent the organisation in meetings when required
  • Carry out any additional duties as needed

Person Requirements
Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified Clinical Psychologist with UK registration
  • Experience working with complex mental health needs
  • Experience managing/training staff

Skills

  • Strong empathy and communication
  • Good record-keeping and IT skills
  • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety

Job Details

  • Salary: £45,000 – £52,000
  • Hours: 9–5, Mon–Fri (occasional evenings/weekends)
  • Leave: 25 days + bank holidays
  • Pension: 5% contribution (NEST scheme)
  • Location: Across services as needed
  • Probation: 6 months
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £45,000 – £52,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2026

We celebrate and bring out what’s special and unique about people. Here everyone grows together. We create the freedom for staff and service users to play an active role in shaping life at Just. Everyone gets involved.

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