Job summary
Counsellor
12 Month Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave
18 - 19 hours per week, to include working on a Monday
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a qualified Counsellor to join the Therapeutic and
Wellbeing Service to support the patients and families of Willen Hospice on a 12
month fixed term contract.
The role provides
a counselling service for patients and families within the Psychology & Counselling
team and would include assessing referrals, providing assessments alongside
delivering skilful and compassionate counselling in groups, individually and
supervising volunteers.
The successful candidate will hold a Counselling qualification (at
least to degree level, ideally post graduate level 7); will be a member of BACP
or UKCP, ideally with accreditation (or working towards accreditation). You will have experience of working in
palliative care and bereavement counselling, ideally with clients across the
lifespan.
You will be self-motivated with
strong communication skills to help support the continued development of this
evolving service, and work across and within a multi-disciplinary team.
The role may include working within the local community, you should be
confident working alone, hold a current driving license and have access to a
car.
Main duties of the job
To
provide a counselling service for the patients and families of Willen Hospice,
within the Psychology & Counselling team. To assess referrals, complete
assessments and provide skilful and compassionate counselling to clients,
ensuring that patients, their partners, their children and relatives receive
the highest standard of service.
About us
Set in the tranquil grounds of
Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care
within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a
week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in
our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community.
Our
person centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for peoples
wishes.We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering
Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and
Complementary Therapy. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail
portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.
In return for your skills and
experience, you can expect:-
- To join a supportive and caring team
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at
35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays)with previous NHS service recognised
- Free onsite parking at the Hospice
- Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension
scheme or continued membership of the
NHS pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay provision
- Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
- Blue Light Card discounts (with membership)
- Excellent on-site subsidised catering
facilities
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Accountabilities:
1. Assist with the
assessment of counselling referrals within the established clinical referral
and discharge criteria.
2. Carry a clinical caseload
for pre and post bereavement clients across the community, on the In-Patient
unit (IPU) and within the Therapeutic & Wellbeing Service.
3. Provide counselling for
patients, carers and relatives (pre-bereavement or post-bereavement) as
required, using individual, group and family approaches involving other members
of the hospices multidisciplinary team (MDT) and other community professionals
as appropriate.
4. Work as a member of the MDT and promote multi-disciplinary working at all
times. To attend and participate in weekly MDT meetings, as required, in
relation to patient referrals and care plans.5. Assess, plan and implement effective therapeutic interventions in a timely
manner.
6. Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of counselling.
7. Use time flexibly in order to meet the needs of clients, including
supporting therapeutic and wellbeing service events (i.e. memorial events).
8. Participate in the planning and delivery of occasional training input for
staff, volunteers and others.
9. Maintain accurate and confidential counselling records, written and
electronic, in line with Willens organisational policy, professional requirements,
current legislation and best practice.
10.
Provide leadership together with other members of the team, in monitoring
standards and leading practice development for counselling and psychological
interventions.
11. Have a flexible approach to duties and be prepared to take on additional
responsibilities as the role and service develop.
12. The post holder will
abide by professional standards of accredited membership body and those of
Willen hospice within their practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Accountabilities:
1. Assist with the
assessment of counselling referrals within the established clinical referral
and discharge criteria.
2. Carry a clinical caseload
for pre and post bereavement clients across the community, on the In-Patient
unit (IPU) and within the Therapeutic & Wellbeing Service.
3. Provide counselling for
patients, carers and relatives (pre-bereavement or post-bereavement) as
required, using individual, group and family approaches involving other members
of the hospices multidisciplinary team (MDT) and other community professionals
as appropriate.
4. Work as a member of the MDT and promote multi-disciplinary working at all
times. To attend and participate in weekly MDT meetings, as required, in
relation to patient referrals and care plans.5. Assess, plan and implement effective therapeutic interventions in a timely
manner.
6. Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of counselling.
7. Use time flexibly in order to meet the needs of clients, including
supporting therapeutic and wellbeing service events (i.e. memorial events).
8. Participate in the planning and delivery of occasional training input for
staff, volunteers and others.
9. Maintain accurate and confidential counselling records, written and
electronic, in line with Willens organisational policy, professional requirements,
current legislation and best practice.
10.
Provide leadership together with other members of the team, in monitoring
standards and leading practice development for counselling and psychological
interventions.
11. Have a flexible approach to duties and be prepared to take on additional
responsibilities as the role and service develop.
12. The post holder will
abide by professional standards of accredited membership body and those of
Willen hospice within their practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Counselling qualification (at least to degree level, ideally post graduate level 7)
- Member of BACP or member of UKCP. Ideally with accreditation (or working towards accreditation).
- Experience of working in palliative care and bereavement counselling, ideally with clients across the lifespan.
- Highly developed communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills with both strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to show empathy and sensitivity to the needs of service users. Ability to be a reflective practitioner with high levels of self and interpersonal awareness.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in palliative care and bereavement counselling, ideally with clients across the lifespan.
- Experience and evidence of clinical assessment, decision-making and care planning for patients, including those with complex needs. Evidence of sound clinical decision making, independently and as part of a team (e.g. MDT).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Counselling qualification (at least to degree level, ideally post graduate level 7)
- Member of BACP or member of UKCP. Ideally with accreditation (or working towards accreditation).
- Experience of working in palliative care and bereavement counselling, ideally with clients across the lifespan.
- Highly developed communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills with both strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to show empathy and sensitivity to the needs of service users. Ability to be a reflective practitioner with high levels of self and interpersonal awareness.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in palliative care and bereavement counselling, ideally with clients across the lifespan.
- Experience and evidence of clinical assessment, decision-making and care planning for patients, including those with complex needs. Evidence of sound clinical decision making, independently and as part of a team (e.g. MDT).
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).
