Overview
This role is responsible for the provision of a high‑quality, evidence‑based and specialist programme of psychological assessment and support for people dealing with cancer. The successful candidate will contribute professional expertise to the Maggie’s multidisciplinary team and integrated programme of cancer support, aligning with the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Role Expectation Guidelines.
Key deliverables include contributing to the Maggie’s organisational programme of psychosocial research, working closely with the Centre Head to develop and promote the programme of support, and ensuring high standards of psychological leadership and governance within the centre.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychological leadership and governance of psychological thinking, recording and activity within the centre team.
- Deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention for people living with the impact of cancer, utilising a range of psychotherapeutic formats such as individual, couples, family, group work, support and networking groups, workshops and other psycho‑educational formats.
- Apply theoretical and evidence‑based practice in programme provision.
- Record and report all data related to own work.
- Supervise centre staff on psychological aspects of programme provision and facilitate staff support and supervision meetings.
- Collaborate with the Centre Head on training and development of staff and volunteers.
- Ensure the development and articulation of psychological best practice within the centre.
- Develop and assure quality, evaluate Maggie’s programme in collaboration with the Centre Head at local and national levels.
- Manage psychological risk within the centre.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Postgraduate doctoral‑level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) and eligibility for chartered status with the BPS.
- Experience contributing to and working within a multi‑disciplinary care team.
- Teaching, training and consultation to professional or non‑professional groups.
- Familiarity with models of psychological wellness, the psychology of health, normal adjustment to illness and quality of life concepts beyond the medical model.
- Demonstrable skills in design and conduct of audit and research.
- Expert communication skills, able to convey complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, families, carers and a range of lay and professional persons.
- Project management and IT skills that support qualitative or quantitative research.
Job Benefits
- Experience our programme of support and see first‑hand the difference we make at our exceptional centre.
- Structured orientation week covering all you need to settle into your new role.
- Generous holiday entitlement to support a manageable work‑life balance.
- Generous sick leave cover.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Tailored learning and development opportunities.
- Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
- Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent advisor.
- Option to retain a pre‑existing NHS pension if eligible.
- Travel and cycle loans.
- Eye test expenses and support for glasses.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Buddy system to link you with a colleague for extra support in your first few months.
- Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.
Psychologist, Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Maggie's Centres
Maggie's is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment for Cancer Support Specialists in Cambridge. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide tailored learning opportunities, generous holiday entitlement, and a buddy system to ensure new team members feel welcomed and valued. Our commitment to work-life balance and professional growth makes Maggie's a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful cancer support.
