Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist within the Arden Cancer Centre at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.



This post forms part of the UHCW's Oncology Psychology Service which strives to improve the lives of patients and their families affected by cancer. The service was established in 2017 to provide much needed counselling, psychological therapy and psychologically focused care to cancer patients treated by UHCW clinicians under the care of the Arden Centre, as well as providing support, supervision and consultation to staff.



We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our dynamic service, who are passionate about making a difference in cancer care and supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer, including towards end of life. The Oncology and Haematology Psychology Service is part of the growing Clinical Health Psychology team working with people struggling with the psychosocial impact of their physical health condition or diagnosis.



This post will offer opportunities for the Assistant Psychologist to provide Psychological Support in the inpatient environment and observe qualified psychologists working therapeutically.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.



We are looking for individuals with good organisational and communication skills and a commitment to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.



This post has arisen as the current post holder has gained a place on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Training programme.



The role will include data management, audit, service evaluation, project work, attending patient information sessions and supporting training. A crucial part of the role is supporting the referral process in the service; this includes significant opportunities for multidisciplinary working.



The Assistant role represents the service at daily inpatient 'board rounds' and there are opportunities to work directly with inpatients, at an appropriate level, under the direction of qualified members of staff.



The role receives supervision from both the service lead and clinicians within the service and has access to peer supervision with Clinical Psychology and the specialist Oncology Counsellor.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



To assist in the formulation and delivery of care an involving the psychological assessment and intervention of patients and their families on the inpatient ward, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.



Supporting the referral process of the service including managing several complex data sets. Liaising with health professionals referring to the service to gain further details and work alongside qualified psychologists to decide referral appropriateness and how to give feedback to referrers. Maintaining records of referral and outcome measures and producing service data reports.



To assist in the coordination and running of teaching to health professionals alongside the team. Presenting at the newly diagnosed information session with MacMillan.



To contact patients to ask for verbal feedback on the service they receive and to feedback to the clinical team.



To assist in the development of a psychologically focused care to the benefit of all patients and their families, across all settings where care takes place.



To attend and contribute as appropriate to multi-disciplinary meetings.



To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients under their care (under the supervision of a qualified psychologist) and to monitor therapy progress.



To communicate effectively with service users, carers, groups, colleagues, managers and workers from other agencies using a variety of means such as verbal, written and electronic communication (e.g. email, databases).



For further details of the job role please see attached job description.