Job Description

Group Support Facilitator (Living with Uncertainty/Fear of Recurrence)

At Beatson Cancer Charity we support and enhance the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. We work in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC) and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of cancer care.

Beatson Cancer Charity's Living with Uncertainty/Fear of Recurrence Group Programme (funded by National Lottery Community Fund), supports people who are affected by cancer, to manage the psychological and emotional impact. Our team of psychologists and facilitators work alongside clients to help them improve their understanding of the issues they face and help them live well, in line with their values, and alongside the difficulties they face. This supports them to improve their confidence and enhance their overall resilience.

Reporting to:

Outreach Services Manager

Salary:

32,445 - 34,608 pro rata per annum

Contract:

Part-time,

Permanent

Hours:

24.5 hours per week

Work Pattern:

Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm (fixed days), remaining 1.5-day pattern can be discussed at interview

Annual Leave: 40 days per annum pro rata (inclusive of Public Holidays)

Pension:

7% employer and 3% employee contribution pro rata

Role Purpose

As part of a small team, the Facilitator will work with our psychologist, to deliver support. This will be delivered within an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and person-centered framework and will include, assessment and triage of referrals, delivery of a structured group psycho-educational programme, person centered support and signposting and supported transitions to associated services as appropriate. The Facilitator will contribute to the development and promotion of the service as a specialist resource across professional and community settings including educational activity across a range of stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for triage and assessment of new referrals based on accepted psychological frameworks e.g. Psychological Therapies and Support Framework for People Affected by Cancer 2022.

- Undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and refer on as appropriate in response to client need.

- Play an active role in regular referral meetings, including care planning, in order to ensure timely service delivery and support.

- Facilitate alongside the psychologist in the delivery of ACT based group support programmes.

- Utilising validated assessment tools as core part of support.

- Provision of support/coaching, pre and post group support.

- Communicate appropriate information concerning client's assessment and on-going support in a skilled and sensitive manner that best meets the needs of clients and referrers.

- Ensure service delivery remains balanced and appropriate through actively managing individuals' care and support.

- Liaising and communicating with key stakeholders including delivery of presentations.

- Use TM3 system to maintain up to date records of clinical data e.g. clinical activity, waiting list and outcome measures data.

- Contribute to on-going service evaluation/development via reflective practice, case review, evaluation framework and relevant audit.

Essential Candidate Criteria

- Educated to a degree level or equivalent within a relevant field (Health, Psychology, AHP, Nursing, Social Sciences, Counselling, CBT).

- Experience of providing psychosocial support to people and their families living with a long-term health condition/cancer.

- Experience of working as part of a team assessing the needs of individuals and families, planning, and delivering appropriate support.

- Experience of working with people at psychological risk including an understanding of levels of psychological support e.g. CBT, Clinical/Counselling Psychology.

- Experience and strong understanding of validated assessment tools and their use in planning and delivering support.

- Able to travel and be flexible to deliver services/workshops in a range of locations.

- Successful PVG check for working with Protected Adults.

Person Specification

- Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.

- Excellent organisational and time management skills.

- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

- Strong assessment and support planning skills.

- Sound understanding of evaluation and research.

Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025

To apply please send a cover letter and CV to our recruitment team.

Beatson Cancer Charity is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to employing a wide range of employees who are reflective of the diverse community that we support.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,445.00-34,608.00 per year

Expected hours: 24.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/10/2025