Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist – Clinical Triage in Cancer

We are delighted to be recruiting to the post of Assistant Psychologist for the Dimbleby Cancer Care.

The Assistant Psychologist works within a team of Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, Psychotherapists, a Consultant Psychiatrist and trainee psychologists and psychotherapists to contribute to the psychological care of patients and carers within DCC and the wider Oncology and Haematology Directorate. This is a challenging and exciting role, which offers the opportunity to develop in a range of clinical, operational and organisational skills and competencies, for which there is excellent support.

The successful applicant will work as one of two Assistant Psychologists. The main focus is: to manage and conduct clinical triage for referrals to POST, communicate with multidisciplinary colleagues across the trust in relation to referrals, co-facilitate and contribute to the development of CBT/ACT / psycho-education groups, support with service project work and audit and support with the delivery of psychological therapy services under the supervision of the Psychology team.

• PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IN ANTICIPATION OF HIGH APPLICANT NUMBERS***

This role supports the development of operational processes within the cancer referral pathway and provides opportunities to work with service leads. The postholder will help improve patient pathways by understanding the interface between clinical service delivery and operational processes, while gaining experience in operational and change management using psychologically informed approaches. Responsibilities include maintaining outcome databases, conducting statistical analyses, and supporting audit and research activities. Attendance at weekly MDT meetings is required, with opportunities to share findings with the wider POST team.

The role involves regular contact with patients and carers receiving cancer treatment across Guy’s Cancer Centre, including Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals and Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup. This is a busy role and does not involve holding a clinical caseload.

Successful applicants will demonstrate compassion when supporting patients and staff experiencing distress and an awareness of how inequality and discrimination affect access to healthcare. Applicants should be self-motivated, professional, enjoy multidisciplinary working, and have a strong interest in applied psychology. An interest in cancer, palliative and end-of-life care is essential.

The post offers supervision, CPD opportunities, and links with the local Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme. We welcome applicants who will enhance the diversity of our team.

This assistant psychology post sits operationally within the Psycho-oncology Support Team (POST) in Dimbleby Cancer Care Centre (DCC) and within the wider, Haematology and Cellular Pathology, and Supportive Care Directorate.

Established in 1997, DCC is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to supporting the needs of patients and families affected by cancer

and complements the medical care, primary information and support provided by other medical and clinical staff.

POST provides specialised psychological care to individuals affected by cancer and receiving on-going medical care across Guy's Cancer services across Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, and Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup. The service is delivered to individuals as inpatients and outpatients, as well as their families and carers.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Lorraine Maher-Edwards Job title: Counselling Psychologist & Deputy Lead Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 02071885918