Job Description
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<p><strong>Job Title</strong><br>Clinical or Counselling Psychologist</p>
<p><strong>Banding</strong><br>Band 8a</p>
<p><strong>Location</strong><br>North Wales - based at a dedicated cancer support centre alongside an NHS hospital</p>
<p><strong>Working Hours</strong><br>Full-time, permanent</p>
<p><strong>Salary</strong><br>Competitive salary aligned with Band 8a NHS rates</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br>As a key member of the team, you will:</p>
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<li>Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions for individuals, couples, families, and groups affected by cancer.</li>
<li>Lead psychological thinking and governance within the centre team.</li>
<li>Contribute to the integrated programme of cancer support and psychosocial research.</li>
<li>Supervise and support staff in delivering psychologically informed care.</li>
<li>Record and report clinical activity in line with professional standards.</li>
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<p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>Working with this client offers:</p>
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<li>27 days annual leave plus 9 bank holidays (for full-time hours)</li>
<li>A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment</li>
<li>Opportunities to contribute to innovative psychosocial research</li>
<li>Purpose-built centre designed to promote wellbeing</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements where possible</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong><br>We welcome applications from candidates who:</p>
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<li>Are HCPC registered as Practitioner Psychologists</li>
<li>Have experience working with adults facing health-related psychological challenges</li>
<li>Are competent in more than one evidence-based therapeutic modality relevant to cancer care</li>
<li>Are confident in psychological assessment and treatment planning</li>
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<p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br>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.</p>
<p><strong>Why Work with Pulse</strong><br>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.</p>
<p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong><br>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.</p>
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