Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Job overview

A special person with a certain aptitude, experience and adaptable mindset is sought for this position. An exciting full time (fixed term maternity cover) opportunity has arisen to join our specialist and innovative Harrow Frailty team in providing high quality psychology services to Older Adults in the London Borough of Harrow.

Main duties of the job

You would work within a supportive MDT to deliver individual, systems and community psychology interventions across multiple agencies to support the psychological wellbeing of older adults and carers within the borough of Harrow.

The postholder would be working within a Multidisciplinary Team comprising of psychiatry, nursing, arts therapy, occupational therapy, and third sector agency support workers. The service accommodates the needs of individuals with difficulties of both functional and organic origins.

The work is varied, and no two days are the same. The work is equally rewarding in playing a part in the lives of experienced people. You will be working with a Team who are committed to CPD for your growth and professional training. We also encourage research and creative community approaches to meet the diverse needs of our culturally rich boroughs of Harrow.

Members of our team have contributed to literature and research on antiracist practice, DIT with Older People, Inpatient Formulation and psychological approaches for hoarding disorder, amongst others.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide highly specialist psychological assessments for older adults presenting with frailty, cognitive impairment, dementia, delirium, complex physical health needs, and associated psychological distress. To deliver evidence‑based psychological interventions tailored to older adults, including those with cognitive impairment, sensory loss, or communication difficulties. To provide culturally sensitive psychological support and interventions for carers and families, including psychoeducation, coping strategies, and emotional support.

To assess and manage clinical risk, including self‑neglect, vulnerability, safeguarding concerns, and behavioural expressions of need.

To act as a keyworker or care co‑ordinator where appropriate, contributing to care planning, review processes, and multidisciplinary decision‑making.

To support early identification of psychological needs within the frailty pathway to prevent deterioration and reduce unnecessary hospitalisation. To contribute to a psychologically informed framework, promoting trauma‑informed, person‑centred, and strengths‑based approaches. Facilitate and evaluate Community Psychology initiatives (Dementia Hub)

To support the team in delivering accessible and culturally competent services to diverse older adult populations.

To challenge discrimination and promote inclusive practice, particularly in relation to age, cognitive impairment, disability, and cultural background.

To provide specialist psychological consultation to MDT colleagues (e.g., geriatricians, nurses, AHPs, social care, primary care teams).

To liaise with referrers, GPs, acute hospitals, community teams, and voluntary sector partners to support integrated care planning.

To use psychological theory and research to inform team practice and service development.

To use Trust resources responsibly and maintain equipment appropriately. To identify future resource needs and request supplies as required for clinical work. To provide clinical supervision and case consultation to assistant psychologists, and trainees.

To support the development of psychologically informed practice across frailty and older adult services. To ensure all clinical documentation meets Trust and professional standards, including accurate electronic record‑keeping. To maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance.

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.