Job summary
- Main area
- Psychotherapy
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 199-8118897-NA
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon university hospital
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £63,665 - £70,887 pro rata incl of HCAS p.a
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Macmillan Specialised Psychotherapist
Band 8a
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Macmillan Specialist Psychotherapist to join the Cancer Psychological Support Team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
This 0.8 WTE post (30 hours per week) offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer across the Croydon community. The successful applicant will provide specialist psychological support to patients at all stages of the cancer pathway, from diagnosis through treatment, living with and beyond cancer, recurrence, advanced disease and end-of-life care.
We are looking for a compassionate and highly skilled psychotherapist with experience of working with cancer patients, their families and carers. You will be passionate about improving access to psychological support and committed to addressing the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
The role will involve delivering a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, including one-to-one therapeutic work and group support programmes. You will also be encouraged to contribute innovative ideas that help develop and improve psychological support services across Croydon, including opportunities to deliver care closer to patients' homes through neighbourhood-based and community-focused approaches.
As part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with psychologists, administrative colleagues, Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists, consultants and a wide range of allied health professionals involved in patient care. The ability to work collaboratively and build strong professional relationships is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Significant experience of providing psychological therapies to people affected by cancer.
- Experience of supporting families and carers.
- A commitment to inclusive and equitable care for diverse populations.
- Excellent communication, assessment and therapeutic skills.
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- An interest in service development, innovation and improving accessibility of psychological support services.
- A compassionate, patient-centred approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of cancer psychological support services in Croydon and to help shape innovative models of care that improve outcomes and experiences for patients and their families.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person specification
educational and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Recognised qualification in psychotherapy/psychological therapy
- Experience working with patients with cancer or long-term health conditions
- Demonstrable experience in risk assessment and caseload management
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in service development or leadership roles
work experience
Essential criteria
- Worked within the NHS
- Leadership experience
- Experienced in staff supervision
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Baljit Vohra
- Job title
- Lead Cancer nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07831120721
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