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Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Macmillan Psychologist

The closing date is 01 April 2026

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Job summary

Macmillan Psychologist in Cancer Care

Band 8A / preceptorship 7 to 8A, 0.8wte (30 hours) Permanent

Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust

** We welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists, through to those looking for an 8a position **

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic psychologist to work in the cancer and palliative care service based at the Homerton Hospital in Hackney. The role is part of a small team offering direct and indirect provision in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and will contribute to psychological thinking across the cancer pathway and workforce.

This post is suitable for those who are at - or ready to work at - band 8a level or for those who are newly qualified. If the appointee is newly qualified, they will be appointed at band 7 under a preceptorship process with a clear development plan outlining required competencies to achieve over a 12-18 month period for successful progression to Band 8a, with a review following the probation period at 6 months.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills in this challenging but extremely fulfilling area of work. Homerton Hospital hosts a number of health and mental health services and there are growing opportunities for professional networking. There is a strong relationship with the local cancer centre psychology team at St Bartholomew's Hospital, with well-established links for mutual support and shared learning.

***VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH APPLICATIONS***

Main duties of the job

To contribute alongside peers to the provision of a high quality, specialist cancer and palliative care psychology service (Cancer Psychological Services) at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. To contribute to an inpatient and outpatient assessment service, provision of psychological formulation / management recommendations, and appropriate interventions for those with psychological difficulties related to their cancer diagnosis or other life limiting disease. To provide a consultation, promote psychosocial knowledge and service development, as well as inter-agency working within the North East London Cancer Alliance.

To supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other psychological practitioners and other clinical staff who provide psychologically based care and treatment.

To provide line management/supervision of other qualified psychologists/student psychologists in liaison with the service lead.

The postholder will contribute to teaching programmes within Cancer Services, the Cancer Alliance, medical school, and clinical psychology training courses. As a major requirement of the job the postholder will carry out audit, policy and service development, and research and development (R&D). The postholder will further the practice of Clinical Psychology through the development and implementation of R&D programmes, evaluation, policy and service development, audit and clinical governance.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,276 to £71,148 a year will depend on whether recruited as band 7 preceptorship or 8A

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

293-CSEP-0654

Job locations

Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and registration with Health Care and Professionals Council.
Post doctoral training in clinical supervision for psychology trainees

Desirable

Post doctoral training in one of more additional specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to clinical health psychology

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Good command of English language.
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision

Desirable

Experience of working with people with cancer and/or palliative care needs
Experience of working with inpatients in an acute medical setting

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and registration with Health Care and Professionals Council.
Post doctoral training in clinical supervision for psychology trainees

Desirable

Post doctoral training in one of more additional specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to clinical health psychology

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Good command of English language.
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision

Desirable

Experience of working with people with cancer and/or palliative care needs
Experience of working with inpatients in an acute medical setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)