Psychological Nurse Specialist
The Christie NHS Foundation TrustManchester, England, United Kingdom
Added 5 Aug · still live
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Our predicted code SOC 2233 (74% match) is an eligible occupation, and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the Psycho-oncology Team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust — a CQC-rated 'Good' organisation at the forefront of cancer care.
This is a permanent, part-time post (15 hours per week), commencing October 2026 following a retirement. Our multidisciplinary team comprises psychiatrists, mental health nurses, a clinical psychologist, counsellors, and administrative staff, working collaboratively to support oncology patients facing significant psychological challenges.
The role is primarily Monday and Tuesday, on site, within a Monday–Friday service (8:30am–4:30pm). Some flexibility to vary working days in line with service needs will be required.
You will provide psychological support to inpatients and outpatients, contributing meaningfully to ongoing service development. The service focuses on those with severe mental health difficulties, whilst our broader aim is to promote psychological wellbeing across the Trust for all people affected by cancer.
We are looking for someone with a genuine commitment to patient care, strong interpersonal skills, and the emotional resilience to work compassionately within a complex oncology environment.
Regular clinical supervision and robust organisational support are provided, alongside opportunities for continued professional development.
In this role, you will manage your own caseload of patients, providing specialist psychological and mental health care within an oncology setting, supported by the Psycho-oncology team, which includes psychiatrists, psychological specialist nurses, a psychologist, and counsellors. You will also oversee team operations and service coordination, contribute to service development, education, and mental health promotion, and participate in regular supervision and professional development opportunities.
This role requires working effectively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication skills and emotional resilience to support patients facing significant psychological challenges related to cancer.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest
This is a permanent, part-time post (15 hours per week), commencing October 2026 following a retirement. Our multidisciplinary team comprises psychiatrists, mental health nurses, a clinical psychologist, counsellors, and administrative staff, working collaboratively to support oncology patients facing significant psychological challenges.
The role is primarily Monday and Tuesday, on site, within a Monday–Friday service (8:30am–4:30pm). Some flexibility to vary working days in line with service needs will be required.
You will provide psychological support to inpatients and outpatients, contributing meaningfully to ongoing service development. The service focuses on those with severe mental health difficulties, whilst our broader aim is to promote psychological wellbeing across the Trust for all people affected by cancer.
We are looking for someone with a genuine commitment to patient care, strong interpersonal skills, and the emotional resilience to work compassionately within a complex oncology environment.
Regular clinical supervision and robust organisational support are provided, alongside opportunities for continued professional development.
In this role, you will manage your own caseload of patients, providing specialist psychological and mental health care within an oncology setting, supported by the Psycho-oncology team, which includes psychiatrists, psychological specialist nurses, a psychologist, and counsellors. You will also oversee team operations and service coordination, contribute to service development, education, and mental health promotion, and participate in regular supervision and professional development opportunities.
This role requires working effectively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication skills and emotional resilience to support patients facing significant psychological challenges related to cancer.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest
radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tiam Moon Lau Job title: Psycho-oncology Lead Nurse Email address: Tiammoon.lau@nhs.net Telephone number: 0161 446 3681
We Encourage Any Interested Applicants To Get In Touch, Visit The Team, And Speak With Us Before Applying. If You Would Like More Information Or To Arrange a Visit, Please Contact
Tiam Moon Lau – Psycho-Oncology Lead Nurse
Email: Tiammoon.lau@nhs.net
Phone: 0161 446 3681
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tiam Moon Lau Job title: Psycho-oncology Lead Nurse Email address: Tiammoon.lau@nhs.net Telephone number: 0161 446 3681
We Encourage Any Interested Applicants To Get In Touch, Visit The Team, And Speak With Us Before Applying. If You Would Like More Information Or To Arrange a Visit, Please Contact
Tiam Moon Lau – Psycho-Oncology Lead Nurse
Email: Tiammoon.lau@nhs.net
Phone: 0161 446 3681
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2233 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~53k in sampleP25 £39kP75 £53k
£32kmedian £45k£53k
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