Lead Clinical Psychologist – Cancer & Palliative Care

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychologist to lead specialist psychological services in Cancer and Palliative Care. The position requires a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with substantial experience in physical health care and leadership skills. Responsibilities include delivering psychological services and supporting the development of trauma-informed practices. The role offers a salary range of £76,965 to £88,682 per year (pro-rata).

Qualifications

• Accredited training with BPS and HCPC registration.
• Experience in applying multiple treatment models in clinical health psychology.
• Formal post-qualification experience in management or healthcare leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead Psychological Services in Cancer and Palliative Care.
• Provide professional advice and consultation for psychological practice.
• Contribute to leadership in effective Physical Health Psychology services.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Counselling psychology

Physical health psychology

Leadership skills

Education

Post graduate doctoral training in clinical or counselling psychology

HCPC registration

Specialist training in physical health psychology

Job description

A public healthcare organization in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychologist to lead specialist psychological services in Cancer and Palliative Care. The position requires a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with substantial experience in physical health care and leadership skills. Responsibilities include delivering psychological services and supporting the development of trauma-informed practices. The role offers a salary range of £76,965 to £88,682 per year (pro-rata).