Specialist Clinical​/Counselling Psychologist

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

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We’re a new Trauma Informed service that improves the lives of those living in our community. 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 alongside a team that is 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 borough 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. Working as part of CNWL NHS Trust will also open other opportunities for internal and external CPD offered as part of your career progression. We have a range of live and on-demand CPD available at your convenience to all our Psychology Staff.

The opportunity to work more hours may be available in the future as we look to combine posts within other services. We welcome an informal conversation about this role prior to applying, please email  in the first instance.

Job Title: Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Older Adult Frailty Services (Band 8a)

Service: Older Adult Frailty Pathway / Integrated Frailty Team

Accountable to: Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Professional Lead

Location: Across community, acute, and primary care settings as required

Hours: Full‑time

• Provide a highly specialist clinical psychology service to older adults within the Frailty Pathway, including comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessment, formulation, intervention, and outcome evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Frailty Team and wider system partners to enhance psychological wellbeing, reduce avoidable hospital admissions, and support safe, person‑centred care.
• Offer specialist consultation and supervision to colleagues, supporting psychologically informed practice across frailty, community, and acute care settings.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit, and research within the Older Adult Frailty Service.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines (HCPC, BPS) and Trust policies, interpreting these within the context of complex clinical presentations such as dementia, delirium, multimorbidity, and carer stress.
• Agree outcomes with the clinical/professional lead and determine how best to achieve them.

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