{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nClinical/Counselling Psychologist, Cancer Psychological Support Team with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join our innovative Cancer Psychological Support (CaPS) Team, based at St George's Hospital (SGH). This post offers excellent experience and the opportunity to be part of both a well-established, comprehensive psycho-oncology service and wider specialist cancer centre within a large teaching hospital. Main duties of the job We are looking for an senior clinical/counselling psychologist with experience of working clinically in the field ofcancer and/or physical health settings within the NHS for at least 12 to 18 months post-qualification. The role will involve direct clinical work individually, with carers, couples/families and group work (including workshops and facilitated structured group courses). We are looking for someone with training and experience in clinical supervision of psychology staff. The post holder will also be involved in indirect advice and consultation to a range of non-psychology health care professionals within and outside SGH, including teaching, training and supervision. A commitment to team working and being able to work creatively are essential. About Us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £61,927 to £68,676 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-NN-6888234-AHP-Z Job locations Phoenix Centre, St George's Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT Job Description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical/counselling psychology (group and individual) for patients diagnosed with cancer and their relatives under the care of SGH. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, alongside a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, five additional Clinical Psychologists, a Systemic Family Therapist and a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and Assistant Psychologists. The range of work is diverse, covering outpatient and inpatient settings, joint-working with multidisciplinary colleagues (including medical, nursing, allied health care professionals and liaison psychiatry colleagues), alongside many teaching / training, service development and supervisory opportunities. The post holder will also be a member of the extensive neuropsychology and clinical health psychology department within SGH that would provide support and mentoring for the post holder. The Department is committed to clinical supervision, continuing professional development, teaching, training and career progression. The Department has excellent links with St Georges Hospital Medical School and the University of Surrey and actively supports research. Job Description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical/counselling psychology (group and individual) for patients diagnosed with cancer and their relatives under the care of SGH. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, alongside a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, five additional Clinical Psychologists, a Systemic Family Therapist and a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and Assistant Psychologists. The range of work is diverse, covering outpatient and inpatient settings, joint-working with multidisciplinary colleagues (including medical, nursing, allied health care professionals and liaison psychiatry colleagues), alongside many teaching / training, service development and supervisory opportunities. The post holder will also be a member of the extensive neuropsychology and clinical health psychology department within SGH that would provide support and mentoring for the post holder. The Department is committed to clinical supervision, continuing professional development, teaching, training and career progression. The Department has excellent links with St Georges Hospital Medical School and the University of Surrey and actively supports research. Person Specification Essential Qualifications & training post-doctoral in clinical or counselling psych & HCPC registration Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training, health psychology and/or other fields of applied psychology Experience Essential : Minimum 18 months post qualification experience of working in a clinical setting, with at least 12 months of which spent in a clinical health psychology speciality Desirable work in cancer and/or physical health, lifespan work, teaching/training/supervision Skills Essential complex psych assx and intervention, consultation to non-psych professionals Desirable Ability to engage people in psychological work who are experiencing complex biopsychosocial problems & formal supervision training Knowledge Essential Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within the field of clinical psychology, understanding needs of ppl with cancer Desirable High level knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies Other Essen"}