Job Description

Are you a registered clinical or counselling psychologist or a CBT therapist with experience working in an acute hospital environment using CBT/ ACT/ CFT approaches?



We are looking for a Band 7 0.8 wte Clinical/ Counselling psychologist to work in our Sutton hospital site in our 'directive' pathway (e.g. CBT/ ACT/ CFT approaches. EMDR would be a plus). As well as direct inpatient and outpatient work, this role will also include supervision to nurses/AHPs within the trust, psychological consultation to medical and rehabilitation teams, and service development.



We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups, as well as people who have a disability.



The post is advertised as 0.8 (4 days) however there is the option of working anything from 3 to 5 days a week. Please state the number of days you would like to work on your application.



We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role. Please contact



Dr Jennie Baxter, Highly Specialist Counselling Psychologist on jennie.baxter@rmh.nhs.uk or 020 8661 3006

Closing date:

Provisional interview date and location,



The Royal Marsden Hospital, Chelsea SW3 6JJ



please limit 'supporting information'/ 'personal statements' to 600 words. Statements longer than this will result in the application form not being read"



To work within our 'directive' pathway providing structured therapies such as CBT/ ACT/ CFT (our other pathways are: exploratory, family, psychiatry/ mental health nursing)



Provide a high quality specialist clinical/ counselling psychologist/CBT therapy service to adult cancer patients within the context of the Adult Psychological Support Service, including assessment and evidence based interventions associated with the complex physical and psychological impacts of a cancer diagnosis.



Work autonomously, within professional guidelines, code of conduct and the overall framework of the team/trust policies and procedures.



Provide specialist advice and consultation on patients' psychological care to colleagues through psychosocial meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings and attendance at clinics if appropriate.



Utilize research skills for audit, policy and development of psychological services for patients with cancer



Develop, organize, and deliver specialist psychological education and training for multi-professionals caring for individuals impacted by cancer; and patients and their carers as required by The Royal Marsden Trust in collaboration with other colleagues.



Offer, where appropriate, clinical supervision to attached trainee psychological practitioners, assistant psychologists working the team, clinical nurse specialists/ other members of health care team as appropriate.



The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.



At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.



At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.



For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification



To work as a clinician in the delivery of a psychology service to the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust, working directly and indirectly with patients, and with members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the care of cancer patients, to improve patients' psychological wellbeing, quality of life and coping strategies.



To provide specialist psychological assessments for patients referred to the Adult Psychological Support Service and make decisions about support options taking into account the individual needs and choice of the patient, their clinical treatment, prognosis and resources available; referring on to the most appropriate specialists if required.



To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis and development of a psychological care treatment plan. To contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings across tumour sites and clinical services where appropriate, develop relationships with medical teams and offer supervision where appropriate.



You will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified and trainee psychological practitioners from across a range of clinical backgrounds, including, counselling, psychology (clinical and counselling), psychosexual therapy, psychotherapy, psychiatry and mental health nursing. There is excellent internal and external CPD provision.