QR code linking to this job posting Macmillan Counsellor and Psychological Support Coordinator in Manchester M8 5RB inManchester M8 5RB PUBLISHED FRI 26 SEP 2025

£38,682 to £46,580 a year  SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 
CANCER HIV MATERNITY NHS VISA

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Part‑time, permanent Band 6 post (pro rata £38,682–£46,580) — great for balancing work and caring responsibilities
Lead and shape the Macmillan counselling service supporting patients and relatives — highly meaningful work
Manage, recruit and mentor volunteer counsellors — a visible leadership role with flexible teamwork
Work for MFT, large NHS Trust offering training, research links and clear career development routes
Inclusive employer that supports adjustments, offers DBS checks and considers sponsorship — good for returners
Based at North Manchester General Hospital (M8) — local role with strong links to hospital cancer teams
Macmillan Counsellor and Psychological Support Co-ordinator at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, based at North Manchester General Hospital (M8 5RB). You will manage and develop an established counselling service for people affected by cancer and their relatives, deliver psychological therapy where needed, and recruit, assign and support volunteer counsellors. The role involves close working with hospital cancer teams and Macmillan colleagues across MFT to ensure consistent, high-quality provision and a safe therapeutic environment for clients.

This permanent, part‑time Band 6 post (pro rata pay £38,682–£46,580) suits an experienced, professionally qualified counsellor (diploma or working towards a master’s) who is BACP/UKCP accredited or working towards accreditation and has experience in healthcare or acute settings. The Trust offers strong learning, research and career development opportunities within a large, digitally enabled and inclusive employer, with DBS checks and sponsorship considered. If this meaningful, leadership-focused role fits your experience and values, click the "Apply Now" button to proceed — the vacancy is also listed positively on jobsincare.com.
Part‑time, permanent Band 6 post (pro rata £38,682–£46,580) — great for balancing work and caring responsibilities
Lead and shape the Macmillan counselling service supporting patients and relatives — highly meaningful work
Manage, recruit and mentor volunteer counsellors — a visible leadership role with flexible teamwork
Work for MFT, large NHS Trust offering training, research links and clear career development routes
Inclusive employer that supports adjustments, offers DBS checks and considers sponsorship — good for returners
Based at North Manchester General Hospital (M8) — local role with strong links to hospital cancer teams
 


in Manchester M8 5RB
Locations are approximate.