Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4ND |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9232-26-0017 |
Summary
Clinical Provides a service for adults experiencing significant psychological distress in relation to diagnosis and treatment for cancer or a diagnosed long term health condition Manages a caseload of appropriate size, complexity and severity, including people who have complex problems which may present as challenging or risky. Problems may be complicated by physical disability, impaired cognitive functioning, other physical illnesses and issues related to trauma. Provides specialised psychological assessments Produces psychological formulations of clients difficulties, based upon analyses of assessment findings and psychological theory. Sensitively documents and feeds back formulations to the client and, where appropriate and with client consent, to carers, staff, the clients GP and the referring agency Exercises autonomous clinical responsibility for the development and implementation of psychological interventions, adjusting and reformulating as appropriate. Receives regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines. Clinical supervision, teaching and training May contribute to formal and informal training to staff regarding psychological aspects of working with adults who are living with and beyond cancer or managing a long term or life limiting condition. Attends relevant educational events, lectures workshops and meetings as appropriate to maintain CPD requirements. Responsible for identifying, and discussing with line manager, own professional development training needs and seeking further training and specialist supervision where necessary. Responsible for achieving and maintaining Trust, mandatory and statutory training requirements.