Psychological WellBeing Practitioner for Cancer

Job summary

The post holder will work within Somerset Psychological Services for Cancer (SPSC), providing a range of high-volume low intensity interventions to cancer patients. The post holder will provide support to patients by face to face, online or telephone. They may also be involved in facilitating courses and webinars.

Main duties of the job

This is a 6 month secondment to work alongside the Operational Manager in Hope Somerset Service.

This is to help set up and deliver an inpatient service and to support caner patients and their significant others with psychological support involving low level intensity intervention

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.