Southend University Hospital NHS Trust • Southend SS0 0RY
About this role
This role is part time (2 days per week) 8A Clinical / Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist or equivalent.
We are looking for an experienced psychological clinician to help maintain the operational aspects of the psychological therapies service at Southend working with oncology and palliative care patients. The psychological service is embedded across the three hospitals in MSEFT so the postholder will link with their equivalent on the other two sites. The post holder will offer specialist interventions to inpatients, outpatients, and staff. This is an opportunity to develop leadership and clinical skills in a fast paced applied physical health environment where MDT working is valued.
The post sits within the wider Psychological Therapies Service, Individual and group supervision are provided and although this role requires independent working it requires collaboration and is fully supported both governance and well being wise.
***Please note we are unable to sponsor this role***
· With support from the PTS management team the role will oversee the operational aspects of the PTS Southend oncology and palliative care team.
Primary duties are
- To provide psychological screening, psychosocial information, assessment and treatment to in and out patients.
- To provide consultation on complex psychological issues to the wider multidisciplinary team by involvement in relevant unit meetings.
- To support the referral managment of the outpatient pathway.
- To provide training to staff on relevant psychological and mental health issues.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
For more detail please review the job description.
We employ staff who display an interest in the psychological impact of physical health and in particular trauma. If you think this is you or if If you would like to discuss the role or visit do please contact us and ask to speak to a member of the PTS management team.
Interviews will involve an initial group stage allowing plenty of time to learn more about the role and ask questions. This will be followed for successful candidates by a face to face interview.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Jun 2026