Job overview
Are you a registered clinical or counselling psychologist or a CBT therapist with experience working in an acute hospital environment using CBT/ ACT/ CFT approaches?
We are looking for a Band 7 0.8 wte Clinical/ Counselling psychologist to work in our Sutton hospital site in our ‘directive’ pathway (e.g. CBT/ ACT/ CFT approaches. EMDR would be a plus). As well as direct inpatient and outpatient work, this role will also include supervision to nurses/AHPs within the trust, psychological consultation to medical and rehabilitation teams, and service development.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups, as well as people who have a disability.
The post is advertised as 0.8 (4 days) however there is the option of working anything from 3 to 5 days a week. Please state the number of days you would like to work on your application.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role. Please contact
Closing date:
Provisional interview date and location,
The Royal Marsden Hospital, Chelsea SW3 6JJ
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Main duties of the job
To work within our ‘directive’ pathway providing structured therapies such as CBT/ ACT/ CFT (our other pathways are: exploratory, family, psychiatry/ mental health nursing)
Provide a high quality specialist clinical/ counselling psychologist/CBT therapy service to adult cancer patients within the context of the Adult Psychological Support Service, including assessment and evidence based interventions associated with the complex physical and psychological impacts of a cancer diagnosis.
Work autonomously, within professional guidelines, code of conduct and the overall framework of the team/trust policies and procedures.
Provide specialist advice and consultation on patients’ psychological care to colleagues through psychosocial meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings and attendance at clinics if appropriate.
Utilize research skills for audit, policy and development of psychological services for patients with cancer
Develop, organize, and deliver specialist psychological education and training for multi-professionals caring for individuals impacted by cancer; and patients and their carers as required by The Royal Marsden Trust in collaboration with other colleagues.
Offer, where appropriate, clinical supervision to attached trainee psychological practitioners, assistant psychologists working the team, clinical nurse specialists/ other members of health care team as appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work as a clinician in the delivery of a psychology service to the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust, working directly and indirectly with patients, and with members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the care of cancer patients, to improve patients’ psychological wellbeing, quality of life and coping strategies.
To provide specialist psychological assessments for patients referred to the Adult Psychological Support Service and make decisions about support options taking into account the individual needs and choice of the patient, their clinical treatment, prognosis and resources available; referring on to the most appropriate specialists if required.
To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis and development of a psychological care treatment plan. To contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings across tumour sites and clinical services where appropriate, develop relationships with medical teams and offer supervision where appropriate.
You will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified and trainee psychological practitioners from across a range of clinical backgrounds, including, counselling, psychology (clinical and counselling), psychosexual therapy, psychotherapy, psychiatry and mental health nursing. There is excellent internal and external CPD provision.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. NMC Registered Nurse RN 1 OR Allied Health Professional (e.g. radiographer, OT, physiotherapist, SALT, dietician) OR Medicine/ Paramedic professional qualification AND PGDip training in CBT therapy AND Accredited with BABCP For CBT Therapist without dual health care training • M.Sc. in CBT therapy AND Accredited with BABCP For clinical/counselling psychologist Post-Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical / Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), accredited by the BPS AND Registration with Health Care Professions Council
Desirable criteria
2. Training in one or more additional specialised areas of clinical practice, including CBT and 3rd wave CBT/EMDR/training in management of late effects and survivorship issues in cancer care or physical health
3. Recognised supervision qualification/ training
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Psychology experience in acute settings
5. Psychology experience working with individuals with long term, life threatening physical illness
6. Experience using CBT/ ACT/ CFT approaches in pure and integrated ways
7. Psychological care and treatment as a professionally qualified clinician
8. Experience of working within multicultural settings
Desirable criteria
9. Experience using EMDR
10. Experience of providing clinical supervision in a group and 1:1
11. Psychological experience working in Cancer care/ Palliative Care/ HIV/ Critical Care
12. Evidence of research productivity
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.