Paediatric Oncology Psychologist - 0.5 WTE, Band 7

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a band 7 Psychologist (0.5WTE) to support paediatric oncology psychology at Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital. Focus on children 0–19 and families, with strong multidisciplinary collaboration and outpatient/inpatient involvement.

The post involves direct work with patients and families, group work, and regular consultation with medical colleagues. HCPC registered psychologist required.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology.
• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience with children and families in paediatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological support to children and young people 0–19 and their families.
• Direct assessment and intervention with individuals and families.
• Facilitate group work with children and with parents.
• Provide specialist consultation on patients' psychological care to oncology teams.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Assessment & formulation

Multidisciplinary work

Evidence-based therapy

Education

Doctoral level training in psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a band 7 Psychologist (0.5WTE) to support paediatric oncology psychology at Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital. Focus on children 0–19 and families, with strong multidisciplinary collaboration and outpatient/inpatient involvement.

The post involves direct work with patients and families, group work, and regular consultation with medical colleagues. HCPC registered psychologist required.