Honorary Psychologist

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

Job summary

A registered charity, The Loss Foundation, is seeking compassionate volunteers for the Honorary Psychologist role in Watford, helping those affected by cancer-related bereavement. Ideal candidates will facilitate support groups under the supervision of Clinical Psychologists and have a passion for helping others. The role offers valuable training, supervision, and continued professional development for those interested in psychology careers.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable, conscientious volunteers.
• Interest in helping others and bereavement support.
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate bereavement support groups and events.
• Receive scheduled supervision and CPD opportunities.
• Commit to a minimum of 2 years with evening facilitation sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Enthusiasm for learning

Job description

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Honorary Psychologist, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

The Loss Foundation

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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 specializing in 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 get-togethers 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, with supervision from Clinical Psychologists, along with ongoing CPD and training.

Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational skills, initiative, flexibility, warmth, and enthusiasm for learning about bereavement support. Volunteers will receive scheduled supervision, continued professional development, and opportunities to contribute to research. We offer excellent training and CPD opportunities, especially for those interested in psychology careers. We also welcome applicants with a general interest in helping others.

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

We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 years, with facilitation sessions 2-3 times a month (evening-based). 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. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview.