Job summary
We work very closely with patients and those important to them, offering, psychological and emotional support.
Here at SRH, an innovative and adaptable approach is important along with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. In return you will gain a supportive working environment.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
This is a part-time (2 days a week) on-site role for a
Clinical Supervisor Counselling Services, at St Raphael's Hospice in London.
You will be responsible for the Bereavement Placement Service including
coordinating and managing students/volunteers on placement, the provision of
group clinical supervision and provision of professional clinical counselling
for clients with complex grief, when needed. You will be responsible for
assessments and allocations of cases.
About us
We are a 13 bedded hospice, serving the communities of Merton and Sutton by supporting those with life limiting conditions to live their lives as fully as possible. Caring for people at the end of their lives can be challenging, but it can also be immensely rewarding.
Working at St Raphaels means being part of a small, friendly and forward thinking team; we work collaboratively and every voice is important. We are ambitious; committed to developing and supporting our staff, whilst providing an excellent standard of care to our patients and those important to them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
- To manage referrals
into the bereavement counselling service from the Bereavement Support
Administrator.
- To assess clients awaiting
bereavement support via telephone/or in person when required and allocate to
students/volunteers.
- To take responsibility
for participating in recruitment of new students on placement, and delivery of induction
and/or training to students when they commence their role, in coordination with
Volunteer Service Lead.
- To provide support
and clinical guidance to students on placement as required.
- To provide individual
counselling for clients who experience complex grief (when referral not
suitable for volunteers or students due to higher risk).
- To be responsible
for the management of own small case load.
- To attend monthly
managerial supervision meeting with Psychological Lead.
- To liaise
effectively with all staff both clinical and administrative within the hospice.
-
To liaise with
other health and social care staff, e.g. GPs, social workers, or mental health
services.
-
To develop
relationships with colleges/training institutions.
-
To keep accurate
and timely up to date electronic clinical records of all work with clients and
ensure students/volunteers do the same.
-
To maintain all
records in accordance with the Data Protection Act/GDPR.
-
To communicate to
senior medical, nursing, and psychosocial team all areas of risk to clients in
the bereavement service.
-
To keep accurate
and up to date records of annual leave, study leave and expenses.
-
To maintain
confidentiality of all information in relation to your work in the
hospice. This includes confidentiality
of information regarding clients, hospice staff and volunteers.
-
To demonstrate understanding
and awareness of circumstances when it is necessary to reveal client
information to other professionals.
-
To work within the
BACP Ethical Framework.
-
To work within the
hospice codes of conduct and policies.
-
To attend monthly
individual supervision with a professional supervisor.
-
To attend
appropriate professional training events to ensure continued professional
development.
-
To complete all
mandatory and statutory training in line with role requirements.
-
To maintain a
contemporary knowledge of counselling
and palliative care.
-
To participate in
appraisals by line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
- To manage referrals
into the bereavement counselling service from the Bereavement Support
Administrator.
- To assess clients awaiting
bereavement support via telephone/or in person when required and allocate to
students/volunteers.
- To take responsibility
for participating in recruitment of new students on placement, and delivery of induction
and/or training to students when they commence their role, in coordination with
Volunteer Service Lead.
- To provide support
and clinical guidance to students on placement as required.
- To provide individual
counselling for clients who experience complex grief (when referral not
suitable for volunteers or students due to higher risk).
- To be responsible
for the management of own small case load.
- To attend monthly
managerial supervision meeting with Psychological Lead.
- To liaise
effectively with all staff both clinical and administrative within the hospice.
-
To liaise with
other health and social care staff, e.g. GPs, social workers, or mental health
services.
-
To develop
relationships with colleges/training institutions.
-
To keep accurate
and timely up to date electronic clinical records of all work with clients and
ensure students/volunteers do the same.
-
To maintain all
records in accordance with the Data Protection Act/GDPR.
-
To communicate to
senior medical, nursing, and psychosocial team all areas of risk to clients in
the bereavement service.
-
To keep accurate
and up to date records of annual leave, study leave and expenses.
-
To maintain
confidentiality of all information in relation to your work in the
hospice. This includes confidentiality
of information regarding clients, hospice staff and volunteers.
-
To demonstrate understanding
and awareness of circumstances when it is necessary to reveal client
information to other professionals.
-
To work within the
BACP Ethical Framework.
-
To work within the
hospice codes of conduct and policies.
-
To attend monthly
individual supervision with a professional supervisor.
-
To attend
appropriate professional training events to ensure continued professional
development.
-
To complete all
mandatory and statutory training in line with role requirements.
-
To maintain a
contemporary knowledge of counselling
and palliative care.
-
To participate in
appraisals by line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential skills and qualifications
- Recognised diploma or degree in counselling or psychotherapy
- BACP accredited
- Experience in Clinical Supervision of students/volunteers on placement
- Experience of bereavement counselling and knowledge of complex grief interventions
- Understanding of the psychological processes involved in loss and grief
- Ability to engage with individuals at a time of deep personal crises in their lives
- Ability to work as a team member, and be a collaborative and inclusive team player
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Desirable skills
- Experience of working in a Hospice/palliative care environment
- Ability to work within multi-disciplinary clinical teams
- Understanding of the psychological aspects of death and dying
- Good working knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications and Outlook
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential skills and qualifications
- Recognised diploma or degree in counselling or psychotherapy
- BACP accredited
- Experience in Clinical Supervision of students/volunteers on placement
- Experience of bereavement counselling and knowledge of complex grief interventions
- Understanding of the psychological processes involved in loss and grief
- Ability to engage with individuals at a time of deep personal crises in their lives
- Ability to work as a team member, and be a collaborative and inclusive team player
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Desirable skills
- Experience of working in a Hospice/palliative care environment
- Ability to work within multi-disciplinary clinical teams
- Understanding of the psychological aspects of death and dying
- Good working knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications and Outlook
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
