Assistant Psychologist in Cancer Services in Leicester inLeicester PUBLISHED THU 27 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section
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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust rPExmVG6
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Job Summary
Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a new role, funded initially by Macmillan for one year.
The post holder will be involved in supporting two newly appointed Psychologists in setting up the Psychological provision for Cancer Services within the area. This will involve working closely with the Psychologists to develop resources, evaluate the new service and offer feedback on the developments, support relevant clinical work, as well as become involved in the development of processes. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated psychology graduates to join our well-established Department of Medical Psychology.
The department is friendly, supportive, and flexible. The team includes clinical and counselling psychologists, trainees, assistants, and excellent admin/clerical support. We place great emphasis on supervision and personal development, which is possible through working within a Psychology department. We meet regularly for case presentations, clinical governance, and business meetings.
We also have regular time-out mornings to enable reflection and service development. We have a team base at Leicester General Hospital, although also work at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This role is being funded by Macmillan to help with the setting up of a new psychological service to cancer patients.
As the team develops the team will be liaising with existing services, creating pathways and policies and thinking creatively about how the team should function. It is hoped the Assistant will be involved in this and also be available to collate information about existing services and interventions. The Assistant will also be integral in setting up the data collection requirements and reporting these to Macmillan.
As the role develops it is hoped the assistant will be able to support with clinical work, creating patient information, inputting to treatment plans and help with the development and dissemination of staff training and supervision packages. As the role is new this is an initial list of potential areas of work, but this is likely to expand once the team are in operation.
The Assistant will receive regular supervision and be a member of the Medical Psychology team and so have the benefit of working with Psychologists working in other areas of Medical Psychology.
About Us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Date posted
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
002709
Job locations
Hadley House, Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
Leicester
LE5 4PW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.
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Job description Job responsibilities
If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a new role, funded initially by Macmillan for one year.
The post holder will be involved in supporting two newly appointed Psychologists in setting up the Psychological provision for Cancer Services within the area. This will involve working closely with the Psychologists to develop resources, evaluate the new service and offer feedback on the developments, support relevant clinical work, as well as become involved in the development of processes. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated psychology graduates to join our well-established Department of Medical Psychology.
The department is friendly, supportive, and flexible. The team includes clinical and counselling psychologists, trainees, assistants, and excellent admin/clerical support. We place great emphasis on supervision and personal development, which is possible through working within a Psychology department. We meet regularly for case presentations, clinical governance, and business meetings.
We also have regular time-out mornings to enable reflection and service development. We have a team base at Leicester General Hospital, although also work at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This role is being funded by Macmillan to help with the setting up of a new psychological service to cancer patients.
As the team develops the team will be liaising with existing services, creating pathways and policies and thinking creatively about how the team should function. It is hoped the Assistant will be involved in this and also be available to collate information about existing services and interventions. The Assistant will also be integral in setting up the data collection requirements and reporting these to Macmillan.
As the role develops it is hoped the assistant will be able to support with clinical work, creating patient information, inputting to treatment plans and help with the development and dissemination of staff training and supervision packages. As the role is new this is an initial list of potential areas of work, but this is likely to expand once the team are in operation.
The Assistant will receive regular supervision and be a member of the Medical Psychology team and so have the benefit of working with Psychologists working in other areas of Medical Psychology.
About Us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Date posted
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
002709
Job locations
Hadley House, Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
Leicester
LE5 4PW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
- Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
- Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
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To work as an Assistant Psychologist in Cancer Services in the UK, you typically need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills. Here are some skills and qualifications that are generally important for this role:
Educational Qualifications
1. Degree in Psychology: A relevant undergraduate degree in psychology recognized by the British Psychological Society (BPS), usually at least at the upper second-class level (2:1).
2. Postgraduate Qualification: While not always required, a Master’s degree in clinical psychology or a related field can be advantageous.
Relevant Experience
1. Clinical Experience: Experience working in a healthcare setting, especially with cancer patients, is valuable. This could include volunteering, internships, or assistant roles in mental health.
2. Research Experience: Involvement in research projects, especially those related to psychology or cancer care, can strengthen your application.
Essential Skills
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: A strong sense of empathy to provide emotional support to patients and understand their experiences with cancer.
3. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct psychological assessments and understand psychological testing tools.
4. Teamwork: Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including clinical psychologists, oncologists, nurses, and social workers.
5. Organizational Skills: Managing caseloads and documentation efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
6. Research Skills: Ability to assist in qualitative and quantitative research, including data collection and analysis.
7. Knowledge of Cancer Care: Understanding the psychological aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, including the ability to provide coping strategies.
Additional Qualities
- Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional demands of working with cancer patients and their families.
- Adaptability: Being flexible and able to respond to changing situations and patient needs.
- Cultural Competence: Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of patients and an understanding of how culture can impact mental health.
Professional Development
- Networking: Engage with professional bodies such as the BPS and attend relevant workshops or conferences.
- Training: Consider additional training in areas like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, or other therapeutic approaches relevant to cancer care.
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