Macmillan Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Macmillan Clinical/Counselling Psychologist The closing date is 10 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Macmillan Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Palliative Care 12 month Maternity cover This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified clinical/counselling psychologist to work within the specialist adult inpatient Palliative Care Service, based at St George's Hospital (SGH) University Hospital. This post offers excellent experience and the opportunity to be part of a well established comprehensive Specialist Palliative Care within a large teaching hospital. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical/counselling psychology input for patients with life limiting illnesses and their relatives, whilst under the care of the hospital palliative care service within SGH. You will be liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary palliative care team based at SGH and other involved healthcare professionals including medical, nursing, AHP and liaison psychiatry colleagues. Whilst the post will predominantly be direct clinical work with patients and relatives, the clinical supervision and teaching of other members of the multidisciplinary team will be a part of the role. A commitment to team working and being able to work creatively are essential. The post holder will also be a member of the extensive neuropsychology and clinical health psychology department within SGH that would provide support and mentoring for the post holder. The Department is committed to clinical supervision, continuing professional development, teaching, training and career progression. The Department has excellent links with St George's Hospital Medical School and the University of Surrey and actively supports research. ** Please note we would consider flexible working hours. ** About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Details Date posted 27 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £66,274 to £73,496 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-8320406-DE-CA Job locations St Georges University Trust Blackshaw Road, Tooting SW17 0QT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role, including the main duties, responsibilities and essent