Macmillan Counsellor and Psychological Support Coordinator
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Job Summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About Us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We have a digitally enabled organisation with Hive (Electronic Patient Record) launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider and are committed to sustainability through our Green Plan. We foster inclusion and equal opportunities for career development, protect your health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.
Details
* Date posted: 26 September 2025
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (Pro Rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Job location: North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Manchester, M8 5RB
Job Description and Person Specification
Job responsibilities: To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under Supporting Documents. Please read the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, benefits, and what to consider before applying.
Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating 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 special requirements to help with your application, email resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Essential
* Recognised professional qualification, diploma or working towards a masters
* Member of a recognised professional body e.g. BACP Accreditation or UKCP and be accredited or working towards Accredited Practitioner
* Experience providing therapy within the healthcare and/or charitable sector
* Experience of working in an acute health setting/with physical health
* Ability to create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for clients
* Aptitude for recruiting and managing a team of volunteers
Desirable
* Counselling supervision qualification or working towards
* Experience of managing a team of volunteers or a clinical team
* Broad understanding of the impact of cancer on emotional health
Other Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For details see NHS Careers.
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