Macmillan Counsellor and Psychological Support Coordinator

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Macmillan Counsellor and Psychological Support Co-ordinator. You will manage the cancer counselling service, oversee volunteer counsellors, and collaborate with cancer teams to provide comprehensive support for cancer patients and their families. Strong experience in counselling and communication skills are essential. This role offers a supportive environment in a major healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in counselling and psychological support, particularly in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to manage and coordinate with volunteer counsellors.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the established counselling service for cancer patients.
• Oversee volunteer counsellors and provide psychological therapy.
• Collaborate with cancer teams for client referrals.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Macmillan Cancer information and Support Centre team at North Manchester General Hospital, working as a Macmillan Counsellor and Psychological Support Co-ordinator.

As Macmillan Counsellor and Psychological Support Co-ordinator you will manage and develop the established counselling service for cancer patients and relatives at the hospital. Responsible for volunteer counsellors recruited into the team, you will assign them to clients as appropriate, as well as delivering appropriate psychological therapy for clients yourself where required. You will work closely with cancer teams at North Manchester General who refer clients to the service as well as the Macmillan Counsellor and Psychological Support Co-ordinators on other MFT hospital sites ensuring parity of provision across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the established counselling service for cancer patients and relatives at North Manchester General Hospital.
• Oversee volunteer counsellors recruited into the team, assign them to clients as appropriate, and provide or arrange suitable psychological therapy.
• Collaborate with cancer teams that refer clients to the service and coordinate with Macmillan Counsellor and Psychological Support Co-ordinators across other MFT hospital sites to ensure parity of provision across the Trust.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, and support a 30,000-strong workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We are a digitally enabled organisation with Hive (Electronic Patient Record) launched in September 2022, and we are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research programmes. We are also engaging in our Green Plan to promote sustainability in healthcare.

At MFT, we create a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.

Further Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ alongside the Job Description and Person Specification to be well prepared before submitting an application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Friday 10 Oct 2025