Maggie's
Clinical Psychologist - Middlesbrough
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Clinical Psychologist - Middlesbrough
Application Deadline: 20 July 2026 Department: Programme Employment Type: Full Time Location: Middlesbrough Centre Reports To: Michelle Holmes Compensation: £55,769 - £62,282 per year
Description
This role focuses on delivering a high-quality, evidence-based, and specialist programme of psychological assessment and support for individuals impacted by cancer.
As part of the Maggie’s Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), the clinician will:
- Contribute professional expertise to meet the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Role Expectation Guidelines.
- Collaborate with the Centre Head on developing and promoting psychosocial research initiatives.
- Foster integrated cancer support aligned with Ministry of Health-led standards.
Occasional overnight stays and working outside core hours may be required.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Centre Head, Michelle Holmes, for an informal discussion: Michelle.holmes@maggies.org
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Governance
- Provide psychological leadership for the centre’s therapeutic activities.
- Ensure ethical recording and best practice in clinical documentation.
- Governance of psychological approaches and their integration into the support programme.
Clinical Practice
- Offer specialist assessments and interventions across modalities, including:
- Individual therapy
- Couples and family support
- Group therapeutic sessions
- Psycho-educational workshops and educational programmes
- Apply theoretically grounded, evidence-based strategies to support:
- Crisis management
- Quality of life enhancement
- Psychological wellness in oncology populations
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Staff and Operational Support
- Supervise clinical staff on psychological framework implementation.
- Facilitate staff supervision meetings.
- Support further training and development of volunteers and members.
Research & Quality Assurance
- Develop and evaluate the psychosocial programme at local and national levels.
- Collaborate with Centre Head on research initiatives within Maggie’s organisational priorities.
- Manage psychosocial risk assessments for the support programme.
For full scope of responsibilities, refer to the attached job description.
Key Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Academic & Professional Credentials
- Postgraduate-level doctoral training in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for pre-1996 qualifications).
- Chartered status eligibility with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Role Requirements
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary health team.
- Teaching and supervision expertise for professional and non-professional groups.
- Familiarity with psychosocial psychological models of wellness, illness adaptation, and health psychology.
- Treatment pathology:
- Distress adjustment to chronic illness.
- Quality of life interventions.
- Audit and research capability:
- Design, conduct, and dissemination via qualitative/quantitative approaches.
- Communication excellence:
- Translating complex, clinically sensitive concepts for carers, families, and cross-sector stakeholders.
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Technical Proficiency
- Proficiency in project management methodologies.
- IT skills aligning to research (quantitative/qualitative) frameworks.
Job Benefits
Career & Worklife Support
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Training through one of Maggie’s centres for experiential immersion.
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Structured induction week covering processes and expectations.
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Generous leave structure: including:
- Competitive holiday timed around individual needs.
- Extensive sick leave provisions.
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Tailored professional growth: Constructive learning opportunities.
Wellbeing & Facilities
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On-site amenities:
- Kitchen with free tea/coffee and seasonal fruit.
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Pension benefits:
- Access to workplace pension.
- NHSSPBS pension retention options (if eligible).
- Free financial advice from an independent advisor.
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Personal wellness grants:
- Travel & cycle loan schemes.
- Partial vision care funding (exams + eyewear).
- Stress management programmes with clinical psychologist access.
Family & Employee-Initiated Support
- Enhanced maternity pay for bene имел mums.
- Buddy system for smooth integration into the first months of employment.
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