Macmillan Sr Practitioner Psychologist

Job overview

***Development (preceptorship) post – we welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists, through to those looking for an 8a position***

This role offers a great opportunity to join a friendly team, and work within the Macmillan psychology and palliative care team, and the wider multidisciplinary team within Meadow House Hospice.

As this is a band 7-8a development post, it is suitable for those who are newly qualified, through to those who have significant clinical health psychology knowledge and skills and are at an 8a level.  The roles and responsibilities can mould around the current and developing skills of the successful candidate. If you are at Band 7 level, a development plan will be established to link you with the 8a aspects of the post over a 12-24 month period via a preceptorship model. However, if the knowledge and skills associated with an 8a role are already present then you will be welcomed into the service on that banding.

Informal enquiries or visits are very welcome. We recognise that this may be an unfamiliar service setting, so really welcome informal enquires from psychologists who would like to understand more about the role before deciding whether to submit an application.

Please contact Dr Mirko Esposito, Lead Practitioner Psychologist in Cancer and Palliative Care,  [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The Macmillan Cancer and Palliative Care Psychological Services, operates within a model of stepped care and is therefore well integrated into the wider staff team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Specifically, the post holder will:

• Provide a highly specialist psychology service to cancer and palliative care patients and their families, including specialist assessment, treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
• offer advice, consultation and support on psychological aspects of palliative care to members of the multidisciplinary teams who provide psychologically based care and intervention within this service.
• Initiate and collaborate in service evaluation, audit and research.
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation and training.
• Work as an autonomous professional within the guidelines and policies of the BPS, HCPC and LNWH, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
• Agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.

Beyond Cancer and Palliative Care Services, the team is part of the wider LNWH Psychological Services Network (PSN) that brings together psychological specialists from across the Trust. This role includes participation in the teaching, support and service development activities of PSN.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.