Locum - Band 7/8a Health Psychology

This locum opportunity places you at the heart of specialist oncology and palliative care service in the West Midlands. You will join a compassionate multidisciplinary team, offering psychological expertise that truly shapes patient experience - the post is available ASAP until the end of September.

• →Deliver specialist psychological assessments for individuals referred to the service, tailoring your approach to their unique needs.
• →Provide evidence‑based interventions including ACT, CFT and CBT to support patients, carers and families as they navigate diagnosis, treatment and end‑of‑life challenges.
• →Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues
• →Offer consultation and reflective support to staff managing complex emotional presentations.
• →Maintain high‑quality clinical records in line with professional standards.

• HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
• Desirable: Experience within palliative care, oncology, health psychology, adult mental health or other emotionally complex clinical settings is highly valued
• Confidence working autonomously and collaboratively within MDT environments
• Newly qualified psychologists or those without direct oncology experience are still encouraged to apply — transferable skills are welcomed

Submit your application and CV directly via the Pulse website. Once received, a member of the Pulse recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role, your experience and next steps.

Pulse is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let the team know and they will be happy to support you.