Principal Psychologist in Cancer & Palliative
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £66,582 to £77,368 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Dudley, DY1 1RN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Purpose Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex and contentious mental health conditions or learning disabilities which include challenging behaviours and possible risk of physical aggression. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. In line with the banding of the post and its service context to: Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development Provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural change