Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and experienced Counsellors/ Psychologists/ Psychotherapists to join Psychological Services for Staff at The Royal Marsden Hospital. We have 2.0 WTE vacancy and are looking for staff who can work 3-5 days a week at our Chelsea and/ or Sutton site. We want clinicians who practice from an exploratory (e.g. person centred, existential, psychodynamic) approach or from a CBT/ 3rd wave CBT/ systemic approach. This post would suit clinicians with experience of working with staff groups delivering short term, evidence-based therapy, reflective practice groups and critical incident stress management. An understanding of the pressures NHS staff, especially those working within oncology, is essential. There are excellent supervision/ CPD opportunities. The posts are permanent. Please state in the application form your preferences for days and site worked and your therapeutic modality.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the promotion of the Psychological Services for Staff across the organisation to maximise awareness and to ensure equity of access for all in the organisation.
- Develop relationships across the hospital and wards to provide opportunities for informal/ ad hoc psychological interventions.
- Maintain a physical 1:1 therapy environment that is therapeutically appropriate.
- Provide short term confidential therapy for employees of the Royal Marsden who self-refer; or are referred by Occupational Health.
- Assess all individuals who come for psychological therapy, referring on to Occupational Health, General Practitioner, other external services if appropriate.
About us
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 and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide a high quality psychological service for all members of staff within the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
- This will include short term therapy, facilitation of reflective groups, and critical incident stress management.
- In addition, the post holder will be involved in facilitating workshops, teaching and writing psycho-education material that will help the hospital staff to cope with the emotional challenges of being involved in the care and treatment of patients with cancer.
- The role provides both preventative and responsive psychological interventions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide a high quality psychological service for all members of staff within the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
- This will include short term therapy, facilitation of reflective groups, and critical incident stress management.
- In addition, the post holder will be involved in facilitating workshops, teaching and writing psycho-education material that will help the hospital staff to cope with the emotional challenges of being involved in the care and treatment of patients with cancer.
- The role provides both preventative and responsive psychological interventions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- For counsellor/ psychotherapist with dual health care training oNMC Registered Nurse RN 1 OR Allied Health Professional (e.g. radiographer, OT, physiotherapist, SALT, dietician) OR Medicine/ Paramedic professional qualification AND PGDip training in counselling or psychotherapy oAND Accredited with BACP or other recognised counselling professional body
- For counselling/ clinical psychologist with experience of working in an acute health care setting oPost-Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), accredited by the BPS oAND Registration with Health Care Professions Council
- For counsellor/ psychotherapist with no dual health care training oMasters level training in counselling or psychotherapy oAND Accredited with BACP or other recognised counselling professional body
Desirable
- Group facilitation qualification
- Critical incident stress management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Supporting staff within a workplace
- Experience of delivering short term therapy
- Experience of facilitating groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience of critical stress management
- Experience of teaching and running workshops
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- For counsellor/ psychotherapist with dual health care training oNMC Registered Nurse RN 1 OR Allied Health Professional (e.g. radiographer, OT, physiotherapist, SALT, dietician) OR Medicine/ Paramedic professional qualification AND PGDip training in counselling or psychotherapy oAND Accredited with BACP or other recognised counselling professional body
- For counselling/ clinical psychologist with experience of working in an acute health care setting oPost-Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), accredited by the BPS oAND Registration with Health Care Professions Council
- For counsellor/ psychotherapist with no dual health care training oMasters level training in counselling or psychotherapy oAND Accredited with BACP or other recognised counselling professional body
Desirable
- Group facilitation qualification
- Critical incident stress management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Supporting staff within a workplace
- Experience of delivering short term therapy
- Experience of facilitating groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience of critical stress management
- Experience of teaching and running workshops
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
