Psychologist (22.5 hrs /week) - West London

Maggiesafricantwist; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to provide high-quality psychological assessment and support for individuals affected by cancer. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an integrated program of cancer support and psychosocial research. You will lead psychological initiatives within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based practices. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and work-life balance, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those navigating the challenges of cancer.

Benefits

Generous sick leave cover

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Kitchen facilities with free tea and coffee

Workplace pension

Travel and cycle loans

Enhanced maternity pay

Buddy system for new employees

Facilitated stress management courses

Qualifications

• Postgraduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for cancer patients.
• Supervise staff and ensure psychological best practices.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Psychotherapeutic Techniques

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Postgraduate Doctoral Level Training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Tools

IT Skills for Research

Job description

Psychologist (22.5 hrs /week) - West London

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Description

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, evidence based and specialist programme of psychological assessment and support for people dealing with cancer.

Description

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, evidence based and specialist programme of psychological assessment and support for people dealing with cancer.

You will contribute professional expertise to the Maggie’s MDT and integrated programme of cancer support for people living with the impact of cancer, aligned with the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Role Expectation Guidelines.

You will also contribute to the Maggie’s organisational programme of psychosocial research and work closely with the Centre Head to develop and promote the programme of support.

Please note that interviews will be held on the 29th May in Maggie's West London.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for psychological leadership and the governance of psychological thinking, recording and activity undertaken within the centre team.
• Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention for people living with the impact of cancer by utilising a range of psychotherapeutic formats for support including individual, couples, family, group work, support groups and networking groups, and other mechanisms including psycho-educational formats such as workshops and lectures.
• Utilise theoretical and evidence based practice in relation to programme provision
• Record and report all data in relation to own work.
• Supervise centre staff regarding psychological aspects of programme provision and facilitate staff support and supervision meeting.
• Responsible with the Centre Head for training and development of staff and volunteers.
• Ensure the development and articulation of psychological best practice within the centre
• Develop and assure quality and evaluate Maggie’s programme in collaboration with the Centre Head, at a local and national level.
• Responsible for the management of psychological risk within the centre.
  
  

Full Responsibilities Are Listed In The Attached Job Description

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• Postgraduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) and eligible for chartered status with BPS
• Contributing to and working within the context of a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Teaching/training and providing consultation to groups - professional or non-professional.
• Familiar with working from models of psychological wellness, the psychology of health, normal adjustment to illness and quality of life in contrast to a medical model of illness.
• Demonstrable skills in design and conduct of audit and research.
• Expert communicator able to convey complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, families, carers and a range of lay and professional persons.
• Project management and IT skills that support qualitative or quantitative research.
  
  

Job benefits

• You’ll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first-hand the difference we can make.
• A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role.
• Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance.
• Generous sick leave cover.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
• Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
• Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
• Travel and cycle loans.
• Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months.
• Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.
  
  

We provide free practical and emotional support for people living with cancer, and their family and friends. We have centres across the UK and a growing international network, with more planned for the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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