# Locum - Band 7/8a Health Psychology at Pulse Healthcare

Locum - Band 7/8a Health Psychology at Pulse Healthcare in West Midlands. Posted April 24, 2026.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: West Midlands
- Posted: 2026-04-24
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7713211003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/locum-band-78a-health-psychology-pulse-healthcare-x349g4

## Requirements

- 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

## Description

**Job Title:** Clinical or Counselling Psychologist – Palliative Care (Oncology)

**Banding:** Band 7 / 8a

**Location:** West Midlands 

**Working Hours:** 3 days per week

**Salary:** Competitive hourly rate (Band‑aligned)

**Locum Clinical or Counselling Psychologist – Palliative Care (Oncology)**

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.

**Responsibilities**

- 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.

**Benefits**

- Supportive and well‑established MDT within a specialist palliative care service

- Part time working pattern – 3 days per week

- Competitive Band 7/8a rates

- Dedicated Pulse consultant for onboarding, compliance and ongoing support

**Qualifications & Experience**

- 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

**How to Apply**

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.

**Why Work With Pulse**

Pulse offers a personalised, relationship‑driven approach to locum recruitment. You’ll benefit from:

- Specialist psychological therapies recruiters who understand your profession

- Streamlined compliance and dedicated onboarding support

- Access to exclusive roles across a range of services

- Weekly payroll and competitive rates

**Reasonable Adjustments**

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.