7/8a Preceptorship in Medical Psychology in Cancer

**Job Overview**

**Band 7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Medical Psychology : Working in Cancer Services**

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a new role, funded initially by Macmillan and EMCA, then the local ICB. The post holder will be involved in supporting a newly appointed 8b psychologist in setting up the psychological provision for cancer services within the area. This will involve working closely with the relevant MDTs, developing a local plan and pathway, input to meetings and clinics, offering training and supervision. The role will also involve patient work, including psychological assessments (including for suitability for surgery), signposting and intervention. The role will also be supported initially by an assistant psychologist.

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated clinical psychologists to join our well-established Department of Medical Psychology. The department is friendly, supportive, and flexible. The team includes clinical and counselling psychologists, trainees, assistants, and excellent admin/clerical support. We place great emphasis on supervision and personal development, which is possible through working within a psychology department. We meet regularly for case presentations, clinical governance, and business meetings. We also have a monthly peer group meeting and regular time-out to enable reflection and service development. We have a team base at Leicester General Hospital, although also work at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital.

Leicester is a thriving multi-cultural city with good arts and sporting facilities that enjoys excellent motorway links to other major cities and easy access to the surrounding countryside.

**For an informal discussion please contact Laura Ambrose (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) on 0116 295 4555.**

**Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)**

With the current development of cancer services within the East Midlands there are already a number of supervisory and special interest groups offing good links and support. The new roles are also well funded and supported by Macmillan, which offers many benefits. The role is also based within our well-established and growing Department of Medical Psychology. This department is friendly, supportive, and flexible. The team includes clinical and counselling psychologists, trainees, assistants, and excellent admin/clerical support. We place great emphasis on supervision and personal development, which is possible through working within a psychology department. We meet regularly for case presentations, clinical governance, and business meetings. We also have a monthly peer group meeting and regular time-out to enable reflection and service development. We have a team base at Leicester General Hospital, although also work at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

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