Senior Psychologist (Oncology)

HCA Healthcare UK

The closing date is 30 November 2024

Job summary

Role: Senior Psychologist

London: The Harley Street Clinic, London

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week covering 4 days a week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits

Were looking for a Senior Psychologist to join our team at HCA at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.

Based in Londons medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that house several centres of excellence from Cardiac to Diagnostics to Complex Oncology.

Main duties of the job

This role is to support patients undergoing cancer treatment across HCA London services including Leaders in In Oncology Care, The Harley street Clinic and University College London. You will be working within a team of Psychologists reporting into a Lead Psychologist and Head of Therapies. You will provide care to inpatients and outpatients.

Job Responsibilities:

  • To support patients and their loved ones receiving cancer treatment including palliative care.

  • To provide bereavement support through signposting to appropriate services.

  • To offer advice to non-psychological colleagues and members of the MDT who are caring for patients.

  • To assess the psychological needs of patients and apply the appropriate psychological treatment which may include referral to psychiatry.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Psychologist youll be eligible for:

  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

  • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Group Life Assurance from day one

  • Critical illness cover

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0115-24-0041-0042778

Job locations

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street

London

W1G 8BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is to support patients undergoing cancer treatment across HCA London services including Leaders in In Oncology Care, The Harley street Clinic and University College London. You will be working within a team of Psychologists reporting into a Lead Psychologist and Head of Therapies. You will provide care to inpatients and outpatients.

Job Responsibilities:

  • To support patients and their loved ones receiving cancer treatment including palliative care.

  • To provide bereavement support through signposting to appropriate services.

  • To offer advice to non-psychological colleagues and members of the MDT who are caring for patients.

  • To assess the psychological needs of patients and apply the appropriate psychological treatment which may include referral to psychiatry.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is to support patients undergoing cancer treatment across HCA London services including Leaders in In Oncology Care, The Harley street Clinic and University College London. You will be working within a team of Psychologists reporting into a Lead Psychologist and Head of Therapies. You will provide care to inpatients and outpatients.

Job Responsibilities:

  • To support patients and their loved ones receiving cancer treatment including palliative care.

  • To provide bereavement support through signposting to appropriate services.

  • To offer advice to non-psychological colleagues and members of the MDT who are caring for patients.

  • To assess the psychological needs of patients and apply the appropriate psychological treatment which may include referral to psychiatry.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll bring:
  • Registered Chartered Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
  • Knowledge of cancer and its management
  • Psycho-Oncology experience or end-of-life / Bereavement Experience
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
  • British Psychological Society (BPS) Membership
  • Advanced communication skills training / teaching
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll bring:
  • Registered Chartered Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
  • Knowledge of cancer and its management
  • Psycho-Oncology experience or end-of-life / Bereavement Experience
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
  • British Psychological Society (BPS) Membership
  • Advanced communication skills training / teaching

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).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street

London

W1G 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street

London

W1G 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0115-24-0041-0042778

Job locations

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street

London

W1G 8BJ


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