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7/8a Clinical Psychologists – Psycho-oncology Services
NHS AfC: Band 7/8a
Main area Clinical Psychology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7/8a Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
37.5 hours per week (Up to full-time hours (37.5 hours per week)) Job ref 383-SPE-7472-26
Site University Hospital of Derby and Burton Town Derby Salary £49,387 – £64,750 pa, pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/08/2026 23:59
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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.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a vibrant and creative team of skilled Psychologists who have extensive experience, knowledge and skill, and are passionate about working within physical healthcare. Our team have had their exceptional work featured in newspapers and on BBC 1’s Countryfile.
There are excellent opportunities for high quality supervision, and within our wider team we have Psychologists with further training and experience in a range of therapeutic models (e.g. ACT, CFT, family therapy, ISTDP, MBT and EMDR), and Psychologists who have done further training in Neuropsychology and are on the SRCN.
Our 350+ strong Psychology Division has a strong focus on staff wellbeing, is keen to support and develop research activities, and is leading the Trust’s development of trauma-informed approaches. There are excellent opportunities for peer support, to join a range of specialist supervision groups and to participate in regular in-house and external CPD. We also have strong links with local Psychology Training Courses and provide regular placements and teaching. We are also proud that we have recently won national awards for service delivery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
- 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)
- Chartered status with the BPS
Experience
- 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)
- Expertise and interest in a specialist area relevant to psych-oncology specifically
Knowledge
- Evidence of understanding of cancer care work and psychological practice within it
Other
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post, which includes being able to travel efficiently to different bases and completing home visits
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Dr Kirsty Williams Job title Clinical Lead for psycho-oncology Email address kirsty.williams3@nhs.net Telephone number 07388531717 Additional information
Contact Dr Kirsty Williams on 07388531717
Contact Dr Dominic Round on 07789500381.
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