An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical or counselling psychologist to join a well-established psychology service within an integrated multi-professional service providing cancer care within Velindre NHS Trust. The post is for 0.8WTE, 4 days per week for up to a 12month period to provide clinical cover for maternity leave.
The cancer service delivers outpatient and inpatient based services to adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, receiving treatment, and on follow-up pathways, including end-of-life care.
The post holder will join, and will be supported by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, as well as the other team members. The post holder will be responsible for delivering comprehensive assessment and interventions, on an individual and group basis.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloaded here . (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)
To assess patients within the Clinical Psychology and Counselling Service who have complex, severe, challenging psychological problems in relation to cancer, which require the specialist interventions provided by Practitioner Psychologists.
To construct a psychological formulation of each patient’s difficulties and develop an individualised intervention and management plan.
To provide the psychological therapy required to address the patient’s difficulties, as predicted by the formulation.
To deliver clinical interventions in a group setting as required by service need.
To provide consultation and advice to professional staff working within Cancer Services on psychological assessment, therapy, and techniques for working effectively with clinical presentations.
To be a contributor of psychological knowledge and expertise to the work of the multidisciplinary team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring , respectful , and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
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To assess patients within the Clinical Psychology and Counselling Service who have complex, severe, challenging psychological problems in relation to cancer, which require the specialist interventions provided by Practitioner Psychologists.
To construct a psychological formulation of each patient’s difficulties and develop an individualised intervention and management plan.
To provide the psychological therapy required to address the patient’s difficulties, as predicted by the formulation.
To deliver clinical interventions in a group setting as required by service need.
To provide consultation and advice to professional staff working within Cancer Services on psychological assessment, therapy, and techniques for working effectively with clinical presentations.
To be a contributor of psychological knowledge and expertise to the work of the multidisciplinary team.
To communicate and liaise with colleagues in Cancer Services about progress in therapy and their work with shared patients.
To provide regular feedback to referral agents on the progress of their work with the patient referred.
To be responsible for all administrative tasks relating to casework including keeping case notes, therapeutic correspondence, patient data base records etc. in line with the Policies and Procedures of Clinical Psychology & Counselling Service.
To engage in joint clinical work with colleagues where appropriate and agreed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
To work with the Clinical Psychology & Counselling Service to manage all psychology referrals.
To be responsible for own clinical work and work as an independent practitioner.
To engage with psychologists from other specialities to discuss, plan and work with patients who have “cross speciality” service needs .
To use appropriate techniques if in a challenging situation with a patient to preserve own safety.
