Job summary
This varied and exciting permanent post provides an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist clinical practice and gain experience in a well-regarded and established psycho-oncology service. You will be working with patients and families within a supportive, specialist team as part of the Macmillan Cancer Psychological Support Team (CaPS) at Croydon University Hospital. The service offers a range of therapeutic approaches for patients including existential psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, dramatherapy and compassion focused therapy. You will be supported in developing your existing clinical skills and gaining experience of working in a health setting. You will be working within a network of experienced health professionals to help provide co-ordinated, personalised cancer care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated therapist with experience of working with cancer or physical health. You will be expected to meet with patients and families to assess, formulate and provide the delivery of care. You will also provide consultation, training and supervision to staff regarding psychological care within Croydon University Hospital and community services, such as GPs, Mental Health Services, voluntary sector services and other disciplines and agencies.
About us
You will join a highly experienced, supportive team of psychological professionals embedded within the wider Macmillan cancer service. There are regular support structures in place such as weekly peer supervision, joint nursing and psychology meetings, and support for monthly individual supervision. You will also have access to funding and professional development opportunities through Macmillan as well as networking and learning opportunities in the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post-holder will be a core member of the Macmillan Cancer Psychological Support (CaPS) Service, responsible for the assessment of psychological need and the provision, development and delivery of high-quality therapeutic psychotherapy services for patients, families and carers; in accordance with the UKCP Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
- The post-holder will contribute to on-going service development of a comprehensive multidisciplinary Macmillan Cancer Psychological Support (CaPS) Service. The post-holder will support the development and provision of Psychological Services throughout the Trust, both for inpatient and outpatient settings.
- This is a specialist role within the psycho-oncology service that requires the psychotherapist to be confident and able to work autonomously and in an independent capacity as well as working closely with the multi-disciplinary Service.
- The post-holder will provide emotional and psychological advice, support and guidance to staff, both in relation to patients and the staff themselves.
- To attend and contribute to key meetings and policy forums
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post-holder will be a core member of the Macmillan Cancer Psychological Support (CaPS) Service, responsible for the assessment of psychological need and the provision, development and delivery of high-quality therapeutic psychotherapy services for patients, families and carers; in accordance with the UKCP Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
- The post-holder will contribute to on-going service development of a comprehensive multidisciplinary Macmillan Cancer Psychological Support (CaPS) Service. The post-holder will support the development and provision of Psychological Services throughout the Trust, both for inpatient and outpatient settings.
- This is a specialist role within the psycho-oncology service that requires the psychotherapist to be confident and able to work autonomously and in an independent capacity as well as working closely with the multi-disciplinary Service.
- The post-holder will provide emotional and psychological advice, support and guidance to staff, both in relation to patients and the staff themselves.
- To attend and contribute to key meetings and policy forums
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstration of the application of evidence-based practice and knowledge of professional issues
- Awareness of cancer related and end of life issues
- Experience working within a healthcare setting
- Experience working with a diverse group of clients (gender, age, ethnicity etc)
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work ethically, sensitively and reflectively in accordance with the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Ability to prioritise effectively and organise own workload
- Ability to identify with and deal with stress in self and others
- Ability to work flexible around patient need e.g. seeing patients at bedside Motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
- Working knowledge of another therapy modality e.g. CBT Training in group work
- Evidence of implementing innovation in practice
- Experience of working in a cancer or palliative care setting
- Experience of liaising with a multi-disciplinary Service
- Skills in teaching and presenting
- Experience in providing clinical supervision to other clinicians or healthcare professionals
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Post graduate diploma in psychotherapy and counselling masters level qualification
- Professional accreditation with UKCP
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstration of the application of evidence-based practice and knowledge of professional issues
- Awareness of cancer related and end of life issues
- Experience working within a healthcare setting
- Experience working with a diverse group of clients (gender, age, ethnicity etc)
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work ethically, sensitively and reflectively in accordance with the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Ability to prioritise effectively and organise own workload
- Ability to identify with and deal with stress in self and others
- Ability to work flexible around patient need e.g. seeing patients at bedside Motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
- Working knowledge of another therapy modality e.g. CBT Training in group work
- Evidence of implementing innovation in practice
- Experience of working in a cancer or palliative care setting
- Experience of liaising with a multi-disciplinary Service
- Skills in teaching and presenting
- Experience in providing clinical supervision to other clinicians or healthcare professionals
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Post graduate diploma in psychotherapy and counselling masters level qualification
- Professional accreditation with UKCP
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
