Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Macmillan Psycho-oncology team at LNWHT. This post holder will work alongside the Macmillan Consultant and Senior Psychologists.
The post holder will contribute to several key projects, including patient/staff consultation surveys, service audit and review. They will also provide administrative support to the Psychology service, take responsibility for managing triage and information gathering for new referrals, and manage patient records, activity recording and database.
Under supervision from the qualified psychologists there will be opportunities to assist in the provision of clinical care of patients. depending on need, this may take the form of psycho-education, group work and administering outcome measures.
We are confident that the post holder will gain valuable experience to contribute to a career in clinical psychology. The post holder will also have opportunities to be part of London support network of assistants in cancer and palliative care.
Main duties of the job
The Macmillan Psycho-oncology Service (MPoS), operates within a model of stepped care and is therefore well integrated into the wider staff team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Specifically, the post holder will:
- Take responsibility for clinically related administration, managing patient records, databases and activity recording, collection of statistics, development and conduct of audit and/or research projects, teaching and other activities related to clinical governance.
- As required, work within professional guidelines and under the direct supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist to deliver, support and enhance the psychological care of patients and their significant others within Cancer and Palliative Care services.
- Contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe and informed environment.
Beyond Cancer Services, MPoS is part of the wider LNWH Psychological Services Network (PSN) that brings together psychological specialists from across the Trust. The role includes participation in the service development and support activities of PSN.
About us
LNWH provides cancer services to the London boroughs of Harrow, Brent and Ealing across three hospital sites, Northwick Park, Central Middlesex (including St Mark's Hospital), and Ealing Hospital. The Trust provides surgical and chemotherapy services, including specialist treatment for Head and Neck and Complex Colorectal Cancer under St Marks Hospital. We have close links with the local and regional cancer centres for radiotherapy and other specialist services
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology or equivalent (minimum 2.1) conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Desirable
- Degree 1st or 2:1
- Post-graduate qualification in a clinically relevant subject. (e.g. MSc Health Psychology).
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Experience working with clinical populations
- Knowledge of physical, practical and psychosocial challenges associated with cancer and its medical/surgical treatments
- Knowledge of psychological interventions in the context of cancer, specifically, goal-orientated treatment /rehabilitation approaches
- Well-developed IT skills with experience of database management including data collection, analysis and the ability to create high quality presentations
Desirable
- Experience working with people with cancer and/or palliative care needs
- Experience of organising and facilitating groups
Skills, Abilities and Attirbutes
Essential
- Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion
- Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate self-reflection and the ability to incorporate this understanding when interacting with service users, significant others and colleagues
- Excellent problem-solving, planning, organisational and time management skills
- Ability to respond to pressure positively and appropriately
- High level of initiative and drive
Desirable
- Ability to make oral presentations to groups of professionals and non-professionals
Heart Values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology or equivalent (minimum 2.1) conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Desirable
- Degree 1st or 2:1
- Post-graduate qualification in a clinically relevant subject. (e.g. MSc Health Psychology).
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Experience working with clinical populations
- Knowledge of physical, practical and psychosocial challenges associated with cancer and its medical/surgical treatments
- Knowledge of psychological interventions in the context of cancer, specifically, goal-orientated treatment /rehabilitation approaches
- Well-developed IT skills with experience of database management including data collection, analysis and the ability to create high quality presentations
Desirable
- Experience working with people with cancer and/or palliative care needs
- Experience of organising and facilitating groups
Skills, Abilities and Attirbutes
Essential
- Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion
- Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate self-reflection and the ability to incorporate this understanding when interacting with service users, significant others and colleagues
- Excellent problem-solving, planning, organisational and time management skills
- Ability to respond to pressure positively and appropriately
- High level of initiative and drive
Desirable
- Ability to make oral presentations to groups of professionals and non-professionals
Heart Values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork
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).
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).
