Job summary
We are seeking to recruit Registered and/or Accredited Band 5, 6 or 7 Counsellors to join our urban team based in Dorset. The urban team covers Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch.
We have a permanent position available in Poole and Bournemouth East. We also have a fixed term contract in Bournemouth West until September 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications to join a highly motivated, professional and committed team. All successful candidates will be expected to train or be qualified in one of the following NICE Approved Counselling modalities; Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) or Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD).
The requirements for a Band 5 position will be a minimum of a recognised Diploma in Counselling, be Registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and be working towards Accreditation. Band 6 positions include Accreditation status with an appropriate Professional governing Body e.g BACP/BPC/UKCP and in training in a NICE approved modality. Band 7 positions include Accreditation status and qualification and current practice in one of the NICE approved modalities; Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) or Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD).
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to provide Counselling via digital and telephone platforms plus face-to-face appointments including on occasion home visits and working with interpreters. We provide short term time limited treatment. You will be required to facilitate groups online or in person and have excellent administration, IT and communication skills. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, be expected to work flexibly including one evening per week to meet with service demand.
Previous experience of working in an NHS mental health setting, NHS Talking Therapies previously IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapy) service or similar organisation would be highly desirable.
It is essential before applying that you read the job description and person specification for each banding. it is also essential you state your preferred area to work.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forwardlooking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Please refer to the JD/PS documents for relevant banding
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Please refer to the JD/PS documents for relevant banding
Person Specification
Educational Requirements and Qualifications
Essential
- oA recognised Diploma or Degree in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy or Counselling
- oA postgraduate qualification in one of the NICE Approved Counselling modalities below:- Person Centred Experiential - Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD)
- oRegistration or Accreditation with BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council), UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy).
- In current practice as a Counsellor
Desirable
- oFurther training in a recognised model of psychological therapy
- oQualification or experience in providing group facilitation
- oQualification or suitable experience in the provision of clinical supervision
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oFully competent with data input and IT systems
- oExperience in the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental health and related psychopathology.
- Effective communication in written and spoken English
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapy/Primary Care service or NHS setting and working across other healthcare services.
- Experience in providing short term, time limited therapy, including routine outcome monitoring.
- oExperience and skills of providing psychological treatment for people presenting with depression and related mental health difficulties.
Personal qualities /aptitudes
Essential
- oTo be personally responsible for maintaining self-care to enable safe provision of treatment in a pressurised environment.
- oAbility to maintain sustained and intense concentration in a pressurised, target driven environment.
- oCapacity to work in situations demanding careful clinical judgement and to maximise the use of clinical supervision with planning and preparation of clinical caseload.
Desirable
- oTo work as part of a team and to develop personal, team targets and objectives.
- oAn ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- oAn ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of Patient care and service requirements.
Car owner/driver
Essential
- oLevel 2 - Must be a car driver and be able to use own car for official duties when required
Person Specification
Educational Requirements and Qualifications
Essential
- oA recognised Diploma or Degree in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy or Counselling
- oA postgraduate qualification in one of the NICE Approved Counselling modalities below:- Person Centred Experiential - Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD)
- oRegistration or Accreditation with BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council), UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy).
- In current practice as a Counsellor
Desirable
- oFurther training in a recognised model of psychological therapy
- oQualification or experience in providing group facilitation
- oQualification or suitable experience in the provision of clinical supervision
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oFully competent with data input and IT systems
- oExperience in the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental health and related psychopathology.
- Effective communication in written and spoken English
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapy/Primary Care service or NHS setting and working across other healthcare services.
- Experience in providing short term, time limited therapy, including routine outcome monitoring.
- oExperience and skills of providing psychological treatment for people presenting with depression and related mental health difficulties.
Personal qualities /aptitudes
Essential
- oTo be personally responsible for maintaining self-care to enable safe provision of treatment in a pressurised environment.
- oAbility to maintain sustained and intense concentration in a pressurised, target driven environment.
- oCapacity to work in situations demanding careful clinical judgement and to maximise the use of clinical supervision with planning and preparation of clinical caseload.
Desirable
- oTo work as part of a team and to develop personal, team targets and objectives.
- oAn ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- oAn ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of Patient care and service requirements.
Car owner/driver
Essential
- oLevel 2 - Must be a car driver and be able to use own car for official duties when required
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).
