Oncology Counsellor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 27/11/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Oncology Counsellor to join the Specialist Psychological Therapies Service at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The role involves assessing patients and providing specialist psychological interventions tailored to cancer patients, maintaining clinical records, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will also contribute to training and development of staff and students, and support research and clinical audit activities. The position requires maintaining professional standards and engaging in continuous professional development.
Key responsibilities
- Assess suitability of patients and carers for psychological interventions using highly specialised therapeutic skills.
- Plan and deliver short-term counselling interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Implement a range of psychological therapies for individuals, carers, families, and groups.
- Evaluate and make informed decisions regarding treatment options based on complex factors and models.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups for patients and carers.
- Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop risk management strategies, providing guidance to other professionals.
Essential criteria
- BACP-accredited Counsellor with a minimum post-diploma counselling qualification.
- Working knowledge of a range of psychological therapies.
- Specialist knowledge of psychological therapy for cancer patients.
- Understanding of cancer-related impacts on patients, carers, and families.
- Knowledge of counselling law, confidentiality, ethics, evidence-based practice, and quality-of-life issues.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
Posted 20d ago · Closes in 82d
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NHS Professionals Limited
Oncology Counsellor
The closing date is 27 November 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Oncology Counsellor in East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Specialist Psychological Therapies Service at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre . You will be responsible for assessing patients and
providing specialist psychological interventions tailored to the needs of
cancer patients, while maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records.
You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, providing
specialist psychological advice and supporting effective patient care. You will
also contribute to the training and development of medical and non-medical
staff and students, sharing your specialist knowledge and supporting high-quality
psychological care across the service.
Main duties of the job
As a Oncology Counsellor , you will be
supporting the Lead with research and clinical audit activities within the
specialist area of cancer counselling. You will be responsible for maintaining
your professional standards in line with the requirements of your governing
professional body and will actively engage in continued professional
development. You will also be managing your professional practice in accordance
with relevant in-house guidelines, policies, and service requirements.
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