Honorary Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity specializing in bereavement support is seeking Honorary Psychologists to co-facilitate support groups for those who've lost loved ones to cancer. This volunteer role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to growth through supervision and training, ideally for a minimum of 2 years. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving the lives of bereaved individuals and gain valuable experience in psychology.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and CPD

Opportunities to contribute to research

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable volunteers wanted.
• Minimum commitment of 2 years for facilitation duties (2-3 times a month).

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate bereavement support groups and events.
• Receive supervision from Clinical Psychologists.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Enthusiasm for learning

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Honorary Psychologist, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: The Loss Foundation

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Please note: Applications will only be considered if they include a cover letter and a CV sent to [emailprotected]

The Loss Foundation is a registered charity specialising in providing bereavement support for people whose loved ones die of cancer. The charity is run by volunteer psychologists and mental health professionals, as well as professionals from other fields.

The charity hosts online bereavement support groups and therapeutic events, and offers in-person support across the country through informal gatherings and walks.

We are expanding our team and seeking compassionate, reliable, and conscientious volunteers with excellent communication skills and an interest in helping others.

Honorary psychologist roles involve co-facilitating bereavement support groups and events for those who have lost loved ones to cancer; receiving supervision from Clinical Psychologists; and engaging in continuous CPD and training.

Ideal candidates will have excellent organisational skills, initiative, flexibility, warmth, and enthusiasm for learning about bereavement support. Volunteers will receive scheduled supervision from Clinical Psychologists, participate in ongoing professional development, and have opportunities to contribute to research. We offer comprehensive training and CPD for those interested in psychology careers. Applications from individuals with a general interest in helping others are also welcome.

Learn more about our current team here: https://thelossfoundation.org/meet-the-team/

We are committed to providing the best care to an often-overlooked population. We require a minimum commitment of 2 years, with facilitation duties approximately 2-3 times a month (evenings). More information about the charity can be found at www.thelossfoundation.org.

Applications must include a cover letter and CV, sent to [emailprotected]. The application deadline is June 30th, but may close earlier if we receive many applications. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview with the charity team.