Oncology Counsellor - MV Cancer Services
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS TrustNorthwood HA6 2RN3 days ago
- Employer
- East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
- Job type
- Job
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pay
- £39,959 to £48,117
- Location
- Northwood HA6 2RN
- Closing date
- 18 October 2026
- Posted
- 2 October 2026 (3 days ago)
- Reference
- nhs-C9361-26-0591
About this role
The role is based at the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre in Northwood, part of the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, where the Oncology Counsellor will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, therapists and volunteers to support patients and their families through cancer treatment. The position involves assessing patients, delivering up to six tailored counselling sessions, maintaining clinical records, and contributing to training and research within the service, all while adhering to NHS guidelines and professional standards.
The post is permanent and offered at Band 6 within the Agenda for Change pay scale, with an annual salary ranging from £39,959 to £48,117, plus a 15% high-cost area supplement. Hours are part-time, and the role provides access to clinical supervision, professional development, and the Trust’s commitment to flexible working arrangements. Applicants must hold a BACP-accredited counselling qualification, have post-qualification experience in a clinical health setting, and demonstrate expertise in working with cancer patients, including familiarity with NHS structures and ethical practice.
Applications must be submitted by 18 October 2026 through the original advert, with further details available in the attached job description and person specification.
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You'll find the full job description and how to apply on the original advert at beta.jobs.nhs.uk. Applications close on 18 October 2026.
View the job & apply nowSource: beta.jobs.nhs.uk. Reference nhs-C9361-26-0591.