Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Dudley Cancer Services Band 8aNHS AfC: Band 8a

Black Country Job Support; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Black Country Job Support as a Clinical Psychologist in Dudley Cancer Services. This role, Band 8a, offers 15 hours per week to aid patients in managing physical health problems through psychological care. You will work in a supportive environment, engaging in service development and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a specialist service such as Behcets or Amputation.
• Experience with diverse client groups and clinical severities.
• Training in supervision and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments for clients.
• Conduct risk assessments and advise on management.
• Deliver a range of psychological therapies based on evidence.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

Doctoral training in applied Psychology accredited by BPS

Post-doctoral specialization and HCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist

Job description

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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Dudley Cancer Services Band 8a NHS AfC: Band 8a, Birmingham

Client: Black Country Job Support

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 3e25df7f34f2

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.05.2025

Expiry Date: 13.07.2025

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Job overview

Band 8a Clinical Psychologist - Behcets, Sickle Cell & Thalassemia & Amputee Service Sandwell & Wolverhampton 15 hours per week

The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in a specialist service such as Behcets, Amputation, Sickle Cell & Thalassemia & Weight Management, either in training or a qualified post.

We offer an opportunity to develop your career within our friendly Physical Health Psychology Service, which aims to assist people in adapting to and managing physical health problems.

The service operates across Dudley, Wolverhampton, and Sandwell & West Birmingham, with various contracts. We welcome applicants interested in single or multiple roles.

Experience in a physical health setting is desirable, but transferable skills from other specialties are also valued. Key qualities include good communication, teamwork, and creativity.

Main duties

Provide highly specialist psychological assessments for clients with complex conditions, including neuropsychological testing if needed.

Recognize and report signs of client harm, abuse, neglect, or poor practice, and take protective steps.

Conduct risk assessments and advise on psychological aspects of risk management.

Develop and implement psychological therapy plans based on evidence-based practices, negotiating with clients and carers.

Deliver a range of psychological therapies, adjusting formulations as necessary.

See full job description and person specification for details.

Working for our organization

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services across the Black Country.

Services include adult and older adult mental health, learning disability, youth mental health, and community services for children, young people, and families.

The Trust was formed in April 2020 from the merger of two NHS Trusts, enabling resource sharing and service improvement.

Responsibilities

Deliver highly specialized psychological care responsibly, demonstrating compassion and promoting positive images of mental health and disability.

Exercise supervisory responsibility, lead in training, service development, evaluation, and research, and contribute to service redesign and cultural change.

Person Specification

• Doctoral training in applied Psychology accredited by BPS, including psychopathology, psychometrics, neuropsychology, multiple therapies, and developmental psychology.
• Post-doctoral specialization and HCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status.
• Experience with diverse client groups across the lifespan and clinical severities, working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Training in supervision and experience in joint working with various sectors.