Job summary This is a newly created post that presents an exciting opportunity for a practitioner psychologist or psychological therapist to develop direct and indirect psychology provision for cancer care across our trust and within the oncology centre. The post is part of an award winning cancer psychology service where being innovative and creative is highly valued. Additional working pattern details: Part time hours may be possible Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and creative professional to engage in developing a clinical service alongside existing posts in specialist palliative care, and other posts in cancer and haematology. The post spans direct outpatient clinical work and indirect clinical work such as training and consultation, with an emphasis on a systems approach to the integration of psychologically informed care for services more broadly across both hospital sites. The role works collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve effective, evidence based psychological provision for patients, with close links to oncology services and other key medical disciplines. You will work autonomously within professional guidelines ensuring that services provided are high quality, cost-effective, culturally appropriate and based on best clinical and professional practice, national strategic and policy guidelines. The post is fixed term and largely based at Gloucester Royal, though at times cross site working at Cheltenham General is needed. The service has strong links with Psycho-oncology services across the region and with local hospices, alongside a supportive and friendly clinical health psychology department with access to CPD. About us The role offers: - An autonomous band 7 role with the flexibility to develop and shape the service going forward, well integrated with the teams it serves. - An innovative, stimulating and well organised psychology department - part of a well-established Clinical Health Psychology department employing a range of applied psychology roles. - A friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support and regular supervision. - A commitment to the training and support of applied psychological professions and active involvement in the local clinical doctoral courses. With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Details Date posted 16 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year (pa pro rata if part-time) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 318-25-T0372 Job locations Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust (Beacon House) Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for providing a high quality, specialist psychological service for people affected by a diagnosis of cancer and its treatments, consistent with the Trust's objective of "best care for everyone". This will include: providing specialist psychological interventions to patientsproviding psychological expertise to indirect clinical work of consultation and training to other healthcare professionals and to enable cancer health care professionals to provide psychologically informed care. - Using knowledge and skills to identify and implement audit, service evaluation and development work. - Being involved in the continued professional development of roles such as assistant psychologists or placements if they arise. - Acting independently and being accountable for own actions within professional guidelines and trust policies. Please see the job description document for further details Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for providing a high quality, specialist psychological service for people affected by a diagnosis of cancer and its treatments, consistent with the Trust's objective of "best care for everyone". This will include: providing specialist psychological interventions to patientsproviding psychological expertise to indirect clinical work of consultation and training to other healthcare professionals and to enable cancer health care professionals to provide psychologically informed care. - Using knowledge and skills to identify and implement audit, service evaluation and development work. - Being involved in the continued professional development of roles such as assistant psychologists or placements if they arise. - Acting independently and being accountable for own actions within professional guidelines and trust policies. Please see the job description document for further details Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Doctorate in clinical / counselling /health psychology or accredited post graduate training in counselling / psychotherapist / CBT therapist HCPC registration or alternative prof. registration (BACP, BABCP, UKCP) Experience of working in the NHS in a clinical setting Desirable Significant understanding and experience of working with people with physical health issues, ideally in an acute hospital setting Experience of providing advice, consultation and supervision to other healthcare professionals regarding psychological aspects of care. Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Doctorate in clinical / counselling /health psychology or accredited post graduate training in counselling / psychotherapist / CBT therapist HCPC registration or alternative prof. registration (BACP, BABCP, UKCP) Experience of working in the NHS in a clinical setting Desirable Significant understanding and experience of working with people with physical health issues, ideally in an acute hospital setting Experience of providing advice, consultation and supervision to other healthcare professionals regarding psychological aspects of care. 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust (Beacon House) Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust (Beacon House) Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust (Beacon House), Great Western Road, GL1 3NN Gloucester, United Kingdom