Psychologist - Radiation Oncology

Role Overview

Registered Psychologist – Cancer and Blood Services – Radiation Oncology, Whangarei Hospital. Permanent full‑time (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday). Provide psychological assessment and care in collaboration with patients and families to support patients receiving radiotherapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessment and care for patients within the Radiotherapy Oncology Unit in the new Whangarei Base Hospital building.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement evidence‑based interventions, including Mindfulness, CBT, ACT, and other therapeutic approaches.
• Provide psychological treatment plans and interventions that address psychosocial, behavioural, and coping challenges related to cancer treatment.
• Maintain clinical documentation and participate in clinical governance and quality initiatives.
• Advise patients, their families, and the clinical team to achieve ...