Job summary
- To assess and offer counselling/therapeutic interventions to referred patients
- To assess and offer counselling/therapeutic interventions to families or carers of patients of the hospice
- To coordinate and facilitate therapeutic programmes and groups including bereavement support groups
- To provide advice, information and guidance to families regarding the communication with children and young people
- To keep appropriate clinical and case records
- To offer advice and support to other members of the MDT in the assessment and management of psychological issues
- To deputise for the Senior Counsellor when required for e.g. at Multidisciplinary team meetings
- To liaise closely with members of the MDT, in particular the wider Psychosocial team
- To maintain confidentiality whilst allowing for appropriate information sharing and liaison with other members of the MDT
- To contribution to the development and delivery of education and training initiatives
- To share in the ongoing evaluation and development of the counselling service and wider Psychosocial and Wellbeing Services in collaboration with the Senior Counsellor
- To support the wellbeing of the MDT as appropriate
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Senior Counsellor to deliver a range of counselling services, including individual and group work, to patients under the care of the Hospice and families both pre and post bereavement.
About us
About Us
As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.
Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families both in the community and in-patient units.
Our Vision
Of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life.
Other Benefits
As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.
Our hospices offer:
- Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
- Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
- Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
- A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
- A sense of wellbeing
- A good work-life balance
- Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail links
- NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
This advert will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, so if youre interested, please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychosocial Support
- To assess and offer counselling/therapeutic interventions to referred patients
- To assess and offer counselling/therapeutic interventions to families or carers of patients of the hospice
- To coordinate and facilitate therapeutic programmes and groups including bereavement support groups
- To provide advice, information and guidance to families regarding the communication with children and young people
- To keep appropriate clinical and case records
Multi-Disciplinary
- To offer advice and support to other members of the MDT in the assessment and management of psychological issues
- To deputise for the Senior Counsellor when required for e.g. at Multidisciplinary team meetings
- To liaise closely with members of the MDT, in particular the wider Psychosocial team
- To maintain confidentiality whilst allowing for appropriate information sharing and liaison with other members of the MDT
- To contribution to the development and delivery of education and training initiatives
- To share in the ongoing evaluation and development of the counselling service and wider Psychosocial and Wellbeing Services in collaboration with the Senior Counsellor
- To support the wellbeing of the MDT as appropriate
Other
- Maintain CPD within the requirements of Professional Code
- Make arrangements for supervision in consultation with the Head of Psychosocial and Wellbeing Services. (Agreed supervision will be paid for by the Hospice and should be undertaken within working hours, whenever possible)
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychosocial Support
- To assess and offer counselling/therapeutic interventions to referred patients
- To assess and offer counselling/therapeutic interventions to families or carers of patients of the hospice
- To coordinate and facilitate therapeutic programmes and groups including bereavement support groups
- To provide advice, information and guidance to families regarding the communication with children and young people
- To keep appropriate clinical and case records
Multi-Disciplinary
- To offer advice and support to other members of the MDT in the assessment and management of psychological issues
- To deputise for the Senior Counsellor when required for e.g. at Multidisciplinary team meetings
- To liaise closely with members of the MDT, in particular the wider Psychosocial team
- To maintain confidentiality whilst allowing for appropriate information sharing and liaison with other members of the MDT
- To contribution to the development and delivery of education and training initiatives
- To share in the ongoing evaluation and development of the counselling service and wider Psychosocial and Wellbeing Services in collaboration with the Senior Counsellor
- To support the wellbeing of the MDT as appropriate
Other
- Maintain CPD within the requirements of Professional Code
- Make arrangements for supervision in consultation with the Head of Psychosocial and Wellbeing Services. (Agreed supervision will be paid for by the Hospice and should be undertaken within working hours, whenever possible)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Counselling
- BACP Registration (or working towards Registration) and adherence to the Ethical Framework for Good Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of counselling in a variety of settings
- Experience of group work
- Experience of counselling clients with serious medical illness and the dying
- Experience of bereavement counselling
Desirable
- Experience of working with bereaved children
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Other Skills
Essential
Desirable
- An understanding of hospice and palliative care philosophy
Other requirements
Essential
- Access to a car and a clean driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Counselling
- BACP Registration (or working towards Registration) and adherence to the Ethical Framework for Good Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of counselling in a variety of settings
- Experience of group work
- Experience of counselling clients with serious medical illness and the dying
- Experience of bereavement counselling
Desirable
- Experience of working with bereaved children
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Other Skills
Essential
Desirable
- An understanding of hospice and palliative care philosophy
Other requirements
Essential
- Access to a car and a clean driving licence
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).
