We areseekingto recruit a Qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for an exciting opportunity in Cancer Care at University Hospitals Dorset.
You will be involved in carrying out 2 new projects designed to increase the provision of psychosocial support for people affected bycancer in Dorset.These projects will involvedeveloping,implementingand evaluating interventions aimedat reducing the psychological impact of treatment for people withHaematologicalMalignancy, and at reducing psychological barriers to cancer treatment across alltumourgroups. You will work closely with the Team Lead in developing these projects, and will have support from an Assistant Psychologist.
This post is full time, and we will consider part time or job share arrangements.Funding has been securedfor 18 months.
Applicants who have less than 2 years experience as a qualified clinical psychologist may be offered a Band 7 role if appropriate.
Base Location: Forest Holme Hospice, Poole
Interview Date: TBC
You will develop relationships with the Cancer MDTs and ward based clinicians to identify and support people affected by cancer, as well as provide opportunities for improving psychological screening and support provided by other healthcare professionals. The work will involve supporting the emotional impact of the work on healthcare clinicians where necessary, and influencing the treatment environment to support trauma-informed care. You will provide a safe and effective evidence-based Level 4 psychological support service to individuals, couples and families who are affected by a diagnosis of cancer in line with NICE Guidance on Cancer Care Services, Improving Supportive and Palliative Care for Adults. You will work closely within our team comprised of Clinical Psychologist and Team Lead, Counsellors, Systemic Family Psychotherapist, and a Social Worker. We all work alongside multidisciplinary professionals providing nursing, medical and therapeutic care.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024
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