Clinical / Counselling / Health Psychologist in Cancer PsychologyinBristolinBristolPUBLISHED SUN 16 MAR 2025
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Opportunity to provide compassionate psychological care to cancer patients, making a meaningful impact on their quality of life.
Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary team, allowing for holistic patient care and diverse professional interactions.
Involvement in tailored interventions, enhancing patients' long-term adjustment to their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Chance to engage in training and supervision of colleagues, contributing to the professional development of the healthcare workforce.
Participation in co-production models of service delivery, involving former service users to improve care processes and outcomes.
Work at a prestigious institution like North Bristol NHS Trust, known for its excellence in healthcare services and commitment to staff wellbeing.
Flexible hours in a part-time position (22.5 hours per week), providing a good work-life balance while contributing to patient care.
Join our compassionate team at North Bristol NHS Trust as a Band 8a Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist in our dedicated Living Well Cancer psychology unit. This is a wonderful part-time opportunity (22.5 hours a week) for those keen to make a real difference in the lives of patients navigating the challenges of cancer. You'll be working alongside a collaborative team of health professionals, providing vital psychological care tailored to individual needs—especially for those facing complex issues related to their diagnosis and treatment.
In this role, you'll engage in meaningful one-on-one assessments and group interventions, helping patients cope with the emotional aftermath of cancer and prepare for intricate treatment decisions. You’ll also contribute to training your peers and work closely with former service users to ensure our services remain relevant and effective. At North Bristol NHS Trust, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives in the workplace. If you're ready to use your skills to support those in need, we welcome your application. For an informal chat, please contact Emma Kewin at 0117 414 44888 or emma.kewin@nbt.nhs.uk.
In this role, you'll engage in meaningful one-on-one assessments and group interventions, helping patients cope with the emotional aftermath of cancer and prepare for intricate treatment decisions. You’ll also contribute to training your peers and work closely with former service users to ensure our services remain relevant and effective. At North Bristol NHS Trust, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives in the workplace. If you're ready to use your skills to support those in need, we welcome your application. For an informal chat, please contact Emma Kewin at 0117 414 44888 or emma.kewin@nbt.nhs.uk.
Opportunity to provide compassionate psychological care to cancer patients, making a meaningful impact on their quality of life.
Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary team, allowing for holistic patient care and diverse professional interactions.
Involvement in tailored interventions, enhancing patients' long-term adjustment to their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Chance to engage in training and supervision of colleagues, contributing to the professional development of the healthcare workforce.
Participation in co-production models of service delivery, involving former service users to improve care processes and outcomes.
Work at a prestigious institution like North Bristol NHS Trust, known for its excellence in healthcare services and commitment to staff wellbeing.
Flexible hours in a part-time position (22.5 hours per week), providing a good work-life balance while contributing to patient care.
A great opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist to join the Living Well Cancer psychology team at North Bristol Trust. This post is substantive, for 22.5 hours per week and is embedded within a team of Clinical Health Psychologists working in the Anaesthetic, Surgical, Critical Care and Renal Directorate.
This post will join a team providing high quality, compassionate psychological care for patients who are living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis.
Responsibilities
This post is part of a team providing high quality, compassionate psychological care for patients living with and beyond cancer, especially for those coping with more complex issues relating to their diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment. The main responsibilities include:
Individual assessment, (in-patients and out-patients), on care pathways for cancer
The post holder(s) work closely with other health care professionals (including the cancer physiotherapist, dietitian, support workers) and is part of a wider group of psychologists with whom day-to-day liaison is part of the role.
Tailored interventions, (1:1 and group), helping prepare for complex treatments and associated decision-making, enhancing long term adjustment and coping with aftermath issues such as trauma, fatigue, depressive reactions, fears of recurrence, engaging with surveillance plans and appropriate self-care.
Training and supervision of professional colleagues (1:1 and group) related to psychological aspects of cancer care
Working in partnership with former service users in a co-production model of service delivery
Working in partnership with other members of the MDT
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Kewin Job title: Counselling Psychologist, Principle Email address: Telephone number:
This post will join a team providing high quality, compassionate psychological care for patients who are living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis.
Responsibilities
This post is part of a team providing high quality, compassionate psychological care for patients living with and beyond cancer, especially for those coping with more complex issues relating to their diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment. The main responsibilities include:
Individual assessment, (in-patients and out-patients), on care pathways for cancer
The post holder(s) work closely with other health care professionals (including the cancer physiotherapist, dietitian, support workers) and is part of a wider group of psychologists with whom day-to-day liaison is part of the role.
Tailored interventions, (1:1 and group), helping prepare for complex treatments and associated decision-making, enhancing long term adjustment and coping with aftermath issues such as trauma, fatigue, depressive reactions, fears of recurrence, engaging with surveillance plans and appropriate self-care.
Training and supervision of professional colleagues (1:1 and group) related to psychological aspects of cancer care
Working in partnership with former service users in a co-production model of service delivery
Working in partnership with other members of the MDT
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Kewin Job title: Counselling Psychologist, Principle Email address: Telephone number:
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