Clinical psychologist or counselling psychologist

Service Overview

The Cancer Psychological Service for Kent and Medway is a new small regional service hosted by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust which offers a specialist level 4 psycho-oncology service to four local Trusts (Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust (EKHUFT), Medway Foundation Trust (MFT) and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT)). The service is currently funded by the Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance and Macmillan, and this has recently been extended for another year, but we hope that we will receive permanent funding from the NHS from April 2027.

This new Band 7 role will expand the team and will suit a clinical psychologist or counselling psychologist (including those who are newly qualified but able to start in May 2026) who is motivated, passionate and excited to work in a developing, innovative, supportive and highly committed service which began in 2024. As a team, we are highly value-driven and work closely with cancer multi-disciplinary teams and with existing cancer counselling services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychological assessment and interventions for people with a cancer diagnosis and their families.
• Provide teaching and supervision to colleagues and trainees.
• Maintain liaison with multi-disciplinary cancer teams.
• Work closely with the rest of the psycho‑oncology team to continue developing the service.

Work Location

The post-holder will be based primarily at Maidstone Hospital but will provide additional services across the region within the Cancer Psychological Service for Kent and Medway, especially at Medway Maritime Hospital.

We are a Flexible Working‑Friendly Organisation

Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust.

Benefits Package

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑ratio for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more – additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Contact Information

For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Clare Reeder
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email: clare.reeder@nhs.net
Telephone: 07773 359122