Job Description

8A Practitioner Psychologist (0.8WTE)



Band 7 preceptorship may be available



We are excited to advertise this post within The Christie Hospital Psycho-Oncology department. This role would be suitable for applicants with previous experience of working within physical health settings (ideally cancer), but a preceptorship (commencing at Band 7) would be considered for less experienced candidates who have undertaken clinical roles in a relevant physical health setting (e.g. training placement during doctoral course).



You will join the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) supporting patients with cancer, and you will have support from a principal clinical psychologist already in post, as well as the support of other psycho-oncology team members. The role includes the possibility of training and supervision of non-psychology staff in screening for and working with emotional distress associated with living with and beyond cancer.



The role compromises direct clinical work, as well as MDT working and there will be opportunities to participate in system-level thinking and working around how to improve psychological aspects of cancer care across the Christie Hospital and Greater Manchester.



Post-holder must be able to form and sustain good and collaborative working relationships, using skills for formulation to help inform patient care, as well as the MDT approach. Work flexibly and creatively with physical complexity, at times aligning therapeutic approach with other disciplines Direct and indirect working, as well as contributing directly into particular difficulties faced by groups of patients within the service as they arise. Ability to communicate and inform care beyond the immediate MDT to support patients in their pathways with other services (including mental health services) due to physical complexity/comorbidities. Opportunities for service evaluation/audit/research, which the team places value on The service also offers 'in-house' teaching/education sessions which the post-holder will be supported to attend and contribute to

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.



We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.



Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.



Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.



Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.



Qualifications



Essential



Has required qualifications



Training



Essential



Has training in relevant evidence based psychological therapy following physical health difficulties.



Experience



Essential



Has experience of providing evidence based psychological therapies



Desirable



Experience of working within acute hospital environments and liaising with hospital staff/MDTs



Please see attached job description and person specification



Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements:

Band



Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am



All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)



1



Time plus 47%



Time plus 94%



2



Time plus 41%



Time plus 83%



3



Time plus 35%



Time plus 69%



4 - 9



Time plus 30%



Time plus 60%



27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)