Principal / Consultant Psychologist

Hca Cancer Network; London; On-site

Job description

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Principal / Consultant Psychologist - Cancer Services

Location: Multiple sites across London

Part time: 18.75 hours per week - Two days

Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Competitive dependent upon skills and experience.

We’re looking for a Principal Psychologist with Oncology experience to join our team at HCA within Harley Street Clinic, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

The post holder will work as a member of the Psychology team across Cancer Services at The Harley Street Clinic, LOC and UCH with possible inpatient support provided to patients on Oncology wards at The Wellington Hospital and UCLH, to ensure patients are supported from diagnosis through to end of treatment. Clinical supervision from colleagues and the Lead Psychologist will be provided. Work will encompass inpatient and outpatient patient support linking in closely with the wider team of Therapists, Dietitians and volunteers based around The Harley Street Macmillan Patient Information Centre.

What you’ll bring:

1. Registered Chartered Practitioner Psychologist
2. Psycho-Oncology experience or end-of-life / Bereavement Experience preferable
3. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
4. British Psychological Society (BPS) Membership
5. Insurance provider registration with AXA and BUPA desirable

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Principal Psychologist you’ll be eligible for:

1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
5. Group Life Assurance from day one
6. Critical illness cover
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

1. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
2. Kindness and Compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
3. Honesty, Integrity and Fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
4. Loyalty, Respect and Dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.