Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- 26,530 – 29,114 £ / Year
Job Summary
We are delighted to advertise a 20-month fixed term vacancy for a Macmillan Assistant Psychologist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This role will be supporting a Clinical Psychologist develop a new service to improve access to psychological support for people affected by cancer.
We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual, who works to high standards. You will have excellent communication skills and a demonstrable interest in working to improve the lives of people with cancer
Your employment will be hosted at NNUH working within adult services, but you would join the existing Clinical Psychology team which is a small team working within several areas of adult and paediatric health psychology. You will be line managed by a Macmillan Clinical Psychologist within the Oncology directorate, supported by the wider Oncology teams.
We are recruiting across the region in each of the 3 Trusts, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and James Paget University Hospital, as part of a collaborative approach to ensure equity of access for our cancer patients
Main duties of the job
The main objective of this post will be to support the development and provision of a new clinical psychology service within oncology in NNUH.
The successful candidate will be responsible for (with appropriate clinical support) involvement in the initial development of the service, screening referrals that come into the service, managing our patient database and outcomes for the service, and working with the service lead to audit and evaluate service processes to ensure high quality care across patients’ cancer journey. Key responsibilities will include:
Involvement in meetings in which service development is discussed and planned.
Assisting in the design and implementation of service development projects as required.
Assisting in audit and service evaluation- collating, analysing and disseminating outcome data using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Contributing to training and support of staff in psychological care
Assisting the qualified psychologist in teaching as required.
To contribute, as appropriate, to multi-disciplinary meetings within oncology services and psychology departmental meetings
To work collaboratively across the region with Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and James Paget University Hospital, along with other service providers, to ensure equity of access for our cancer patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of BPS
Desirable
- Further degree in psychology
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with the client group or in clinical health psychology
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (both written and oral) complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.
- Ability to use statistical packages, databases and spreadsheets.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 25 February 2025
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