Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Our Social Care CAMHS is seeking a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Psychologist to cover maternity leave for one year. If you are passionate about improving the mental health of young people and working with children and adolescents who are looked after by the local authority or on Child in Need or Child Protections plans, we would like to hear from you. We are a small but highly valued resource within the local authority, and we work closely with our multi-agency partners to provide an attached and trauma informed service. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people who are struggling with a range of difficulties who may need a more flexible and creative approach to engagement. The role is varied and includes offering consultations to social workers and foster carers, running groups, providing individual assessments and interventions directly to young people and training social workers. Main duties of the job We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. To discuss the post further please contact either Dr Karen Hathaway (Clinical Psychologist and Wandsworth Social Care CAMHS Professional Lead) on 02035134292 About us Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Details Dat