Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Oncology

Job description

**Job Title** Clinical or Counselling Psychologist **Banding** Band 8a **Location** North Wales - based at a dedicated cancer support centre alongside an NHS hospital **Working Hours** Full-time, permanent **Salary** Competitive salary aligned with Band 8a NHS rates Pulse is currently recruiting for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary oncology team in North Wales, delivering psychological support to individuals affected by cancer. This full-time, permanent role is based at a purpose-built cancer support centre working in partnership with the NHS. You’ll be part of a compassionate and expert team helping people navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of cancer. This is a unique opportunity to work in a welcoming environment where psychological care is integrated into a broader programme of support. The role offers professional autonomy, meaningful client interaction, and the chance to contribute to psychosocial research and service development. **Responsibilities** As a key member of the team, you will: - Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions for individuals, couples, families, and groups affected by cancer. - Lead psychological thinking and governance within the centre team. - Contribute to the integrated programme of cancer support and psychosocial research. - Supervise and support staff in delivering psychologically informed care. - Record and report clinical activity in line with professional standards. **Benefits** Working with this client offers: - 27 days annual leave plus 9 bank holidays (for full-time hours) - A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment - Opportunities to contribute to innovative psychosocial research - Purpose-built centre designed to promote wellbeing - Flexible working arrangements where possible **Qualifications and Experience** We welcome applications from candidates who: - Are HCPC registered as Practitioner Psychologists - Have experience working with adults facing health-related psychological challenges - Are competent in more than one evidence-based therapeutic modality relevant to cancer care - Are confident in psychological assessment and treatment planning **How to Apply** Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once we receive your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. **Why Work with Pulse** At Pulse, we’re committed to connecting talented professionals with roles that make a difference. We offer personalised support, access to exclusive opportunities, and a dedicated team to guide you through every step of the recruitment process. **Reasonable Adjustments** We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate.