Honorary Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking compassionate volunteers for an Honorary Psychologist role in Swindon, where you will support individuals affected by cancer-related loss. The position offers excellent training opportunities, with requirements for organizational skills, flexibility, and a minimum two-year commitment involving regular group facilitation. Applications should include a cover letter and CV, with a deadline of June 30th.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Supervision from Clinical Psychologists

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable, and conscientious attitude desired.
• Interest in helping others and bereavement support.
• Minimum 2-year commitment with facilitation 2-3 times a month.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate bereavement support groups and events under supervision.
• Receive ongoing CPD and supervision from Clinical Psychologists.
• Contribute to research and professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Enthusiasm for learning

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Honorary Psychologist, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: The Loss Foundation

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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 providing bereavement support for those whose loved ones died of cancer. The charity is run by volunteer psychologists and mental health professionals, as well as professionals from other fields.

We host online bereavement support groups and therapeutic events, and offer in-person support through informal gatherings and walks across the country.

Our charity team is expanding, and we are 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 affected by cancer-related loss, under supervision from Clinical Psychologists, with ongoing CPD and training.

Successful candidates will have excellent organizational skills, initiative, flexibility, warmth, and enthusiasm for learning about bereavement support. Volunteers will receive supervision from Clinical Psychologists, participate in professional development, and contribute to research. The charity offers excellent training and CPD opportunities for those interested in psychology careers. We welcome applications from individuals with a general interest in helping others.

See our current team here: https://thelossfoundation.org/meet-the-team/

We value a minimum 2-year commitment, involving facilitation 2-3 times a month (evening sessions). More information about the charity is available 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. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the team.