Job summary
- Main area
- Psychotherapy
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (9-5)
- Job ref
- 199-8128472-RB-NA
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon university hospital
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £72,719 - £83,505 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS ( Outer)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/09/2026
Employer heading
Lead Psychologist in Cancer
Band 8b
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Lead Cancer Psychologist to lead and further develop the Cancer Psychological Support Service at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic psychologist with substantial NHS experience and a strong interest in health psychology and psycho-oncology. Experience as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist working with people affected by cancer would be a significant advantage. This is an excellent opportunity to shape and influence a growing service, ensuring that patients and their families receive high-quality psychological support throughout the cancer pathway.
Main duties of the job
As the professional lead for the service, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated multidisciplinary team . The successful candidate will provide both clinical and managerial leadership. You will hold a specialist caseload, delivering expert psychological assessment and intervention for patients experiencing complex psychological distress associated with cancer diagnosis. In addition, you will be responsible for the operational management and development of the Cancer Psychological Support Team.
You will receive professional and clinical support through established supervision arrangements and will have opportunities to work closely with colleagues across the Cancer Alliance. The role offers involvement in Cancer Alliance psychological support networks, Communities of Practice, and collaborative service development initiatives with psycho-oncology professionals across the region.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Psychology degree
- Post graduate doctrate
Desirable criteria
- specialist oncology qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post graduate experience in healthcare/ NHS
- Experience in health and long term conditions
- Experience in team management/leadership
- Experinece Leading change in clinical practice
Desirable criteria
- Cancer or palliative experience highly desirable
- Experience in strategy and understanding cancer pathways and /or Personalised care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Baljit Vohra
- Job title
- Lead Cancer nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07831120721
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