Locum - Band 7/8a Health Psychology
Pulse Associates Limited · West Midlands · posted 24 days ago
UK median £58,366
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| 50th | £58,366 |
| UK median | £58,366 |
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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.
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 service
Part time working pattern – 3 days per week
Competitive Band 7/8a rates
Dedicated Pulse consultant for onboarding, compliance and ongoing support
Qualifications & Experience
HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Desirable: Experience within palliative care, oncology, health psychology, adult mental health or other emotionally complex clinical settings is highly valued
Confidence working autonomously and collaboratively within MDT environments
Newly qualified psychologists or those without direct oncology experience are still encouraged to apply — transferable skills are welcomed
How to Apply
Submit 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 Pulse
Pulse offers a personalised, relationship‑driven approach to locum recruitment. You’ll benefit from:
Specialist psychological therapies recruiters who understand your profession
Streamlined compliance and dedicated onboarding support
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