Job summary
Come and help us build something ambitious, equitable and different.

This Practitioner Psychologist post is an opportunity to join a developing Psycho-oncology Service across County Durham and Darlington at a key point in its growth and we want to do something important with that opportunity. Rather than building a psychology service and expecting patients to find their way to us, we want to think differently about the barriers that too often determine who is able to easily access psychological support and introduce a service approach that can challenge inequality rather than entrench it. And because we know flexibility matters for staff as well as patients, there is no expectation that you need to be based in one particular place. The Trust covers a large geographical area, with potential bases including Durham, Darlington and Bishop Auckland. We offer flexible working patterns and some home working, and would be very happy to discuss what might work for you. If you are looking for a post where you can make a tangible difference, develop professionally and help build a psychology service with proximity, equity and accessibility at its heart, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
This role will begin with a focus on lung cancer population needs. It will involve speaking with patients, MDTs, charities, external stakeholders to help develop ways to provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions that are appropriate for the population in all their variety.

You will hold a caseload and offer level 3 and 4 assessment and intervention.

You won't be alone, this is part of a service-wide approach so you will work directly with the head of service. A key aspect of the role will be to share learnings across the wider lung cancer region to support dissemination of best practice.

To really enjoy this job you will need to be creative and innovative, but also a real completer finisher with an eye for detail and evaluation.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to developing psycho-oncology support for people affected by lung cancer in County Durham and Darlington.
• Work closely with the CDDFT lung multi-disciplinary team to ensure the needs of people affected by lung cancer are supported and to develop ways that psychology can fit into existing approaches.
• Hold an active caseload, delivering specialist assessments and interventions for people affected by lung cancer.
• Contribute to research, training, and service development to enhance psycho-oncology delivery and care within the organisation.
• Share learning from the service across the wider region, to inform and support regional psycho-oncology care.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the BPS including specifically models of psychopathology, psychological therapies.
• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of clinical practice.
• Evidence of continuous professional development including relevant specialist courses, training and experience.

Desirable

• Post Qualification in staff supervision.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
• Member of BPS or ACP.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9439-2627-NP-1276-2
Closing date: 24 November 2026

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