Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist (Cancer Care)

Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist (Cancer Care)

Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Manchester, M20 4BX

Pay: (not specified)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: (not specified)

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

About this job

A vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for an 8A Practitioner Psychologist (0.8 WTE) Band 7 preceptorship may be available within The Christie Hospital Psycho Oncology department. This role is suitable for candidates with experience in physical health settings, ideally cancer care, with the prospect of a Band 7 preceptorship for less experienced candidates.

• Join a multi disciplinary team supporting patients with cancer, working with a principal clinical psychologist and other psycho oncology team members.
• Provide direct clinical work and contribute to MDT working, including screening and supporting emotional distress related to living with and beyond cancer.
• Possibility of training and supervising non psychology staff for screening and emotional care.
• Engage in system level initiatives to improve psychological aspects of cancer care across Christie Hospital and Greater Manchester.
• Co operate with the wider MDT to inform patient pathways and connect with mental health services.
• Participate in service evaluation, audit, research and educational sessions within GMMH Foundation Trust.

Benefits

• Pay enhancements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• FuelGenie fuel cards (applicable roles)