Cancer Psychologist: Outpatient Care & MDT Innovation

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Psychologist to join the Cancer Psychological Care Team. You will provide specialist psychological assessment and formulation-based therapy for cancer patients and families, working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary group across King’s sites.

You will contribute to service development, training, and reflective practice, with links to primary and secondary care.

Qualifications

• Post holder will work with Band 7 Psychologist and MDT colleagues.
• Provide specialist psychological assessment and formulation-based interventions.
• Engage in service development projects including EDI and staff involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely access to specialist psychological assessment and therapy.
• Collaborate with cancer tumour groups and MDTs to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain contacts with community and pathways of referrals to ensure appropriate care.
• Facilitate reflective practice groups for non-qualified staff and supervision groups for MDT colleagues.
• Provide training, advice and support for reflective practice and learning needs of staff.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychological assessment

Psychological therapy

MDT collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Psychologist to join the Cancer Psychological Care Team. You will provide specialist psychological assessment and formulation-based therapy for cancer patients and families, working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary group across King’s sites.

You will contribute to service development, training, and reflective practice, with links to primary and secondary care.