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Job overview
Due to the need for maternity leave cover, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a psychologist to join the children and families team in Hounslow CAMHS for a full time one year fixed term contract. The team offers assessment, treatment and risk support to young people who are presenting with significant mental health problems and or risk. The psychologist will be part of the multi-disciplinary assessment clinic, will support team formulation, and undertake therapeutic work with children up to age 14 and their families/carers.
Main duties of the job
The child and family team is a multidisciplinary and friendly team, who hold team meetings in person and work collaboratively together. We have a number of psychologists working in different areas of Hounslow CAMHS, including the Mental Health Support Team, and there are opportunities for wider connection and CPD with psychologists outside of the team. The post holder will be offered high quality and consistent supervision from within the service. We are looking for a skilled, hard-working and enthusiastic psychologist who is passionate about delivering high quality and effective services to children and young people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Specialist Clinical Psychologist with West London NHS Trust in Southall, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 Per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Business development). The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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