Macmillan Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Cancer Services

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to provide specialized assessments and evidence-based interventions to cancer patients. The role includes supervising trainees and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Strong interest in cancer services and HCPC registration are required. Flexible work patterns and CPD opportunities available.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Substantial CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
• Strong interest in working in cancer services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized assessment and interventions to patients.
• Supervise and support clinical psychologists and trainees.
• Liaise with cancer nurse specialists.

Skills

Experience in physical health conditions

Interest in cancer services

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We welcome applications to join a very supportive team of psychologists working in cancer services. This post provides the chance to make a real difference to people facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. We invite applications from experienced and newly/soon to be qualified psychologists and the role can be offered as a preceptorship, with support and training to develop the required skills. Working in the Cancer Psychology Service will give you the opportunity to develop your career, fulfilling the broad roles of a psychologist (research, training, consultation, supervision), as well honing your therapy skills in the growing area of clinical health psychology. The team is highly valued and well-integrated with all cancer MDTs in the hospital.

The Physical Health Psychology Service is a supportive, innovative, research-active team of psychologists. We offer flexible working patterns and substantial CPD opportunities. Please get in touch for a chat about the role and to arrange a visit.

About the Trust and Team

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an organisation with a growing workforce of 180+ qualified clinical psychologists along with trainees and assistants. This strong professional body affords many opportunities for CPD and professional networks. We offer a wide range of psychological approaches, therapies and specialist services providing considerable expertise to support your career development.

Along with other cancer psychologists in the team, you will work with cancer patients and their adult family members at all stages of cancer diagnosis and treatment. You will offer specialist assessment and treatment for a wide range of cancer-related psychological concerns, and work closely with the cancer MDTs to provide psychological consultation, training and supervision. You will use research skills to inform service developments and evaluations. You will be well-supported to develop the specialist skills required for this role.

There are many opportunities to develop and shape the service, as well as to contribute to regional and national service and strategy developments in psycho-oncology. We have excellent links with the regional Clinical Psychology training course, University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, with opportunities for teaching, supervision and research. As a Macmillan Professional, you will have support and resources offered by Macmillan Cancer Support, including specialist opportunities for training, development and networking with other Macmillan Professionals across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised assessment and evidence-based interventions to patients with complex physical and psychological health needs.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to other clinical psychologists/trainee clinical psychologists in the team.
• Support and supervise non-psychology colleagues in psychological aspects of their work with patients and their families (e.g., cancer MDTs).
• Work closely with cancer nurse specialists, offering consultation, teaching, training and advice to MDT members.
• Assist the service lead in developing and delivering evidence-based psychological programmes and self-management materials.
• Liaise with and facilitate access to mental health services, NHS Talking Therapies services and third sector support services as appropriate.
• Utilise research and supervision skills.
• Assist in the promotion of the service and dissemination of relevant psychologically informed practice across the wider health system, as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (soon to qualify for preceptorship).
• Experience of and/or interest in working with people with physical health conditions.
• Applications are welcomed from those with relevant transferable experience and skills and a strong interest in working in cancer services, to be supported into the role.

Additional Information

• Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
• You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
• Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
• Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.
• Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria at https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
• This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025