0.8 WTE Cancer Care Psychologist – Highly Specialist Practitioner

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist to join their team focused on supporting cancer patients. This role involves multi-disciplinary collaboration, providing direct clinical services, and engaging in initiatives to enhance cancer care. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in clinical psychology and experience in emotional distress support. This position offers professional development opportunities and generous benefits, including annual leave and various discounts.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

FuelGenie fuel cards

Qualifications

• Experience in physical health settings, particularly in cancer care.
• Ability to provide clinical work and support emotional distress.
• Capability to engage in system-level initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with cancer in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide direct clinical services and contribute to emotional care.
• Participate in service evaluation and research activities.

Skills

Experience in cancer care

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Skills in emotional distress support

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist to join their team focused on supporting cancer patients. This role involves multi-disciplinary collaboration, providing direct clinical services, and engaging in initiatives to enhance cancer care. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in clinical psychology and experience in emotional distress support. This position offers professional development opportunities and generous benefits, including annual leave and various discounts.