Psychotherapist

Prospect Hospice; Wroughton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme available

Generous contributory pension

Discounts with local retailers & gyms

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing team

Induction, training & development

Values-led inclusive environment

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Prospect Hospice is seeking a compassionate psychotherapist to provide specialist psychological support to patients and families navigating serious illness, loss and end of life. You will work within the Family Support Team providing 1:1 therapy and contributing to holistic hospice care.

The role involves assessment, intervention, supervision and staff support, with opportunities to influence psycho-spiritual services and care planning within the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychotherapist with UK registration/accreditation.
• Experience delivering 1:1 psychotherapy in demanding settings.
• Strong assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Experience supporting people facing serious illness, trauma, bereavement.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist 1:1 psychotherapy for patients and families with complex needs.
• Support distress related to diagnosis, illness progression, trauma, grief and loss.
• Contribute psychological expertise in MDT discussions and care planning.
• Provide consultation, supervision and training to staff and volunteers.
• Lead reflective practice and staff support.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of psycho-spiritual services across the hospice.

Skills

Psychotherapy qualification

1:1 psychotherapy experience

Assessment & formulation

Bereavement & grief support

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

recognised psychotherapy qualification and UK registration/accreditation

Job description

At Prospect Hospice, we know that facing a life‑limiting illness can bring profound emotional and psychological challenges — for patients, families and those who care for them.

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Psychotherapist to provide specialist psychological support to people navigating the complex emotional realities of serious illness, loss and end of life.

This is a meaningful opportunity to help people explore fear, grief, identity and resilience, while supporting clinical teams to deliver truly holistic hospice care.

Salary: £47,386 - £52,208 FTE per year

Hours: 8 hours per week (with flexibility to meet service needs)

The role

Working as part of our Family Support Team and wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and intervention for patients and families experiencing complex emotional and psychological distress.

Your work will help ensure that psychological and spiritual care remains fully integrated within our hospice services.

In this role you will:

• Provide specialist 1:1 psychotherapy for patients and families with complex psychological needs
• Support people experiencing distress related to diagnosis, illness progression, trauma, grief and loss
• Contribute psychological expertise within multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning
• Provide consultation, supervision and training to staff and volunteers
• Lead reflective practice and staff support where appropriate
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of psycho-spiritual services across the hospice

Through your expertise and compassion, you will help patients and families find ways to cope, adapt and maintain dignity during some of life’s most difficult moments.

About you

You will be an experienced psychotherapist who brings both professional expertise and emotional insight to your work.

You will have:

• A recognised psychotherapy qualification and registration or accreditation with a recognised UK professional body
• Experience delivering 1:1 psychotherapy in complex or emotionally demanding settings
• Strong skills in assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention
• Experience supporting people facing serious illness, trauma, grief or bereavement
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Experience within a clinical healthcare setting is preferred, with experience in palliative care, hospice care or a related healthcare environment particularly welcomed.

Informal visits or calls are very welcome, please contact Jaqui Gullis, Clinical Lead on

[e-mail] or Simon Brooks, Consultant on [e-mail]

Interviews will take place on Monday, 16 November and 18 November 2026.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
• Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team
• Supportive induction, training and development
• A values led, inclusive working environment
• Free parking on-site

Please note, should we receive an overwhelming response for the job advertised, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.