Simon Taylor
Arlesey,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
A dedicated professional with 7 years experience in the NHS across a range of psychology services. Expertise in psychological assessment and treatment in a range of modalities, with a particular focus on chronic illness management support. Demonstrates competence in clinical supervision and excels in multidisciplinary team working. Strives to improve on teams through service audit and innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Macmillan Clinical Psychologist
East London NHS Foundation Trust
, Bedfordshire
2025.10 - Current
- Formulated complex assessments for patients and families affected by cancer, enhancing understanding of their psychological needs.
- Followed NICE guidelines for psycho-oncology care in clinical practice.
- Autonomously managed caseload in hospital and community clinic settings, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Led service innovation and widened psychology provision informed by NHS long-term plan.
- Provided supervision and consultation for clinical nurse specialists.
- Actively represented psychology in multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance collaboration.
- Trained wider medical staff in psychological assessment skills, improving interdisciplinary collaboration and patient care.
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Trust
2022.10 - 2025.09
- Completed professional doctorate in clinical psychology, fulfilling all accreditation requirements.
- Passed clinical competency evaluations across life space and varying service settings during placement work.
- Integrated effectively in clinical psychology placements within multiple ELFT teams (Cancer and Palliative Care Psychology Service; Adolescent Mental health Team / Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team; Older Adults Mental Health Team; Chronic Fatigue / Post-Covid Fatigue Service).
Talking Therapies Team Lead
Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2022.04 - 2022.09
- Managed case loads and provided line management for psychological wellbeing practitioners, ensuring quality of care and adherence to best practices.
- Facilitated group and individual supervision for psychological wellbeing practitioners, enhancing clinical practice and team effectiveness.
- Conducted CPD training sessions and addressed staff development needs, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement.
Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2021.03 - 2022.04
- Delivered CBT interventions for complex mental health presentations, enhancing patient engagement and therapeutic outcomes.
- Developed individualised treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently whilst maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Reviewed and audited service outcomes, implementing changes to enhance clinical practice and patient care.
- Line-managed trainee wellbeing practitioners, providing supervision and reflective sessions to support professional development.
Education
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology University
University of Hertfordshire
2022.10 - 2025.09
PGCert Evidence-based Psychological Treatment
University of Reading
2019.09 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loughborough University
2015.09 - 2019.09
Skills
- Psychological assessment
- Intergrative therapeutic interventions
- Risk management
- Clinical supervision
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Service innovation
Timeline
Macmillan Clinical Psychologist
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2025.10 - Current
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Trust
2022.10 - 2025.09
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology University
University of Hertfordshire
2022.10 - 2025.09
Talking Therapies Team Lead
Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2022.04 - 2022.09
Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2021.03 - 2022.04
PGCert Evidence-based Psychological Treatment
University of Reading
2019.09 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loughborough University
2015.09 - 2019.09