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Locum - Band 7/8a Health Psychology

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pulse logoPulse · West Midlands
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Responsibilities

  • Deliver specialist psychological assessments for individuals referred to the service, tailoring your approach to their unique needs.
  • Provide evidence‑based interventions including ACT, CFT and CBT to support patients, carers and families as they navigate diagnosis, treatment and end‑of‑life challenges.
  • Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues
  • Offer consultation and reflective support to staff managing complex emotional presentations.
  • Maintain high‑quality clinical records in line with professional standards.

Benefits

Supportive and well‑established MDT within a specialist palliative care servicePart time working pattern - 3 days per weekCompetitive Band 7/8a ratesDedicated Pulse consultant for onboarding, compliance and ongoing supportQualifications & ExperienceHCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling PsychologistDesirable: Experience within palliative care, oncology, health psychology, adult mental health or other emotionally complex clinical settings is highly valuedConfidence working autonomously and collaboratively within MDT environmentsNewly qualified psychologists or those without direct oncology experience are still encouraged to apply - transferable skills are welcomedHow to ApplySubmit your application and CV directly via the Pulse website . Once received, a member of the Pulse recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role, your experience and next steps.Why Work With PulsePulse offers a personalised, relationship‑driven approach to locum recruitment. You'll benefit from:Specialist psychological therapies recruiters who understand your professionStreamlined compliance and dedicated onboarding supportAccess to exclusive roles across a range of servicesWeekly payroll and competitive ratesReasonable AdjustmentsPulse is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let the team know and they will be happy to support you.Health insurance

Additional Information

Job Title: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Palliative Care (Oncology) Banding: Band 7 / 8a Location: West Midlands Working Hours: 3 days per week Salary: Competitive hourly rate (Band‑aligned) Locum Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Palliative Care (Oncology) This locum opportunity places you at the heart of specialist oncology and palliative care service in the West Midlands. You will join a compassionate multidisciplinary team, offering psychological expertise that truly shapes patient experience - the post is available ASAP until the end of September.

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