Macmillan Clinical Psychologist
| Posting date: | 04 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50952.00 - £57349.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 5DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C0023-24-1199 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Northern Cancer Service is delighted to be recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to join the team. Aspects of the role include: Scope the need for psychological input across cancer services within the Northern cancer service. Provision of individualised psychology assessments and psychological therapy. Working with the clinical team to support them in the psychological factors around care and their work with patients. Conduct a detailed service evaluation and report to highlight the outcomes of the service highlighting areas for further developing and contributing towards future business cases. The post holder with develop the Psychology Service which will complement the current established counselling service available to patients at North Devon District Hospital. There is another Psychologist based in Exeter working in the Cancer Service and you will work closely together Working Pattern: 30 hours per week. The post holder will be based in Exeter or Barnstaple. If based in Exeter, the post holder will offer outreach to the Northern Service providing input to patients and the team onsite and remotely. We recognise the challenges that have been highlighted in recent years and we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our patients, for us, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether thats a job share, part time or another flexible pattern, alongside remote working. If it works for our service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Interview Date: To be confirmed. For further information please contact: Rebecca Stuckey, Clinical Matron/Lead Cancer Nurse on 07590983904 or email rebecca.stuckey@nhs.net or Dr Sarah Airdrie, FORCE Clinical Psychologist on sarah.airdrie@nhs.net This is a fixed term contract for 18 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.