Job overview
We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist (band 7/8a) who is creative, motivated and passionate about the role that Psychology can have within Psycho-oncology services at The Royal Derby Hospital. This base was featured on the television series "Super Hospital"
The post is offered at a band 7 or 8a (dependent on experience) with the potential for progression from band 7 to 8a through a competency-based gateway (preceptorship) .
Main duties of the job
The posts give the opportunity to join teams that value the contribution that psychology brings to their work. The Psychologists who work across our service value the variety that working within Psycho-oncology can bring and enjoy using a broad range of knowledge and skills to provide therapy for those presenting with mental health difficulties related to their cancer situation and care.
The post is line managed through a robust Psychology structure and offers great opportunities to develop a specialist area of Psychological expertise whilst working therapeutically, such as individual therapy, group work and supervision skills.
To find out more about our service please visit: www.uhdb.nhs.uk/service-psycho-oncology
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The post holder will need to be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), eligible for BPS Chartership and able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
The full job description and person specification for Band 7/8a can be found on the job application page.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post, which includes being able to travel efficiently to different bases and completing home visits
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of cancer care work and psychological practice within it
Experience
Essential
- Experience of cancer care work with adults or with similar significant physical illness.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC. (Applicable to and essential for 8a role)
- Evidence of taking full clinical responsibility for clients with a range of mental health problems and severity, within the context of multi-disciplinary care (essential for Band 8a role)
Desirable
- Expertise and interest in a specialist area relevant to psych-oncology specifically
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate membership of the BPS
- Post–graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist by the HCPC
- Eligible for Chartered status with the BPS
- In addition to routine CPD and supervision, has demonstrated a clear commitment to developing a specialist area of expertise relevant to the post through significant training, personal study or experience (essential for Band 8a role)
- Attained or working towards post qualification training in supervision of other psychologists
- Significant specialist training / experience through having provided assessment/intervention to people with physical health problems such as cancer or other illnesses under clinical supervision whilst working as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist (essential for Band 8a role)
Desirable
- Chartered status with the BPS
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This advert is for 7/8a Clinical Psychologists - Psycho-oncology Services with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £64750.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Aug 2026.
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