Clinical Psychologist in Cancer

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for a 9-month fixed-term position in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology. The role involves delivering a specialist psychology service for colorectal cancer patients, conducting assessments, and providing interventions. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a vital cancer psychology service within a leading healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in cancer psychology and psycho-oncology.
• Ability to address psychological adaptation to serious illness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychology service to colorectal cancer patients.
• Conduct psychological assessments and provide interventions.
• Supervise and train clinical staff working with cancer patients.

Skills

Psychological assessment

1:1 interventions

Supervision and consultation

Coping strategies

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

The post is a 9-month fixed-term, 0.4 WTE Band 8a position (maternity cover) in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Clinical Psychologist to contribute to our recently established cancer psychology service for colorectal cancer patients.

Responsibilities

1. Work alongside a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and five other Clinical Psychologists to deliver a highly specialist Level 4 psychology service to colorectal cancer patients at NUH.
2. Conduct psychological assessments and provide time-limited 1:1 interventions for patients living with cancer and late treatment effects, including inpatients and outpatients.
3. Address a wide range of presenting problems such as psychological adaptation to serious illness, treatment tolerability, coping with side and late effects, and difficult treatment decisions.
4. Offer supervision, consultation, and training to clinical staff working with colorectal cancer patients.
5. Receive clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist as appropriate.

Location and Department

The primary base will be at City Campus, NUH, with possible work at QMC campus. The department has a strong track record in establishing cancer services and is active in psycho-oncology research and national initiatives.

About NUH

With over 19,000 staff, NUH is a leading employer committed to supporting local health and wellbeing, research, education, and innovation.

Application Encouragement

We welcome applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to promote diversity and representation.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Mike Rennoldson
• Job Title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out for more information or informal discussions.