Job summary
We are recruiting for a Renal Counsellor / CBT Therapist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
Our forward thinking and dynamic renal service is looking for a part time Counsellor or CBT Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will join a regional expert service and have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients. Our current psychological service is highly regarded and we are keen to hear from professionals who will deliver quality care and support service development.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join a dynamic multi professional renal service and work closely with the Band 7 Counsellor to deliver a high-quality specialist psychological service to patients and their family, carers, and / or transplant donors.
The role includes the provision of assessments, interventions and support to renal patients. Working in partnership with the multi professional team will be a fundamental requirement to ensure that psychological aspects of care and needs are promoted and addressed.
The post holder is expected to operate within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the East & North Hertfordshire service policies and procedures. Keeping up to date with best practice in renal care is supported and encouraged within the department.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Counselling / CBT or equivalent as recognised by the BABCP, UKCP or a similar professional body.
- Accreditation with BABCP, UKCP or other equivalent professional body
Desirable
- Couple counselling training or qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Using more than one model of counselling/psychotherapy.
- Working with a variety of different client groups
- Working within a multi-professional team.
- Confidence in risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable
- Working with groups
- Experience of collaborating with other statutory and voluntary organisations
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of assessment and treatment using psychological models with people who have a long-term medical condition.
- Experience of working with the bereaved.
- Experience of clinical audit / research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate to a high level with a range of people, both in person, via video and over the telephone
- Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, including an understanding of the principles of confidentiality
- Ability to prepare for and to participate in clinical supervision
- Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulating treatment plans and setting goals
- IT competence including Word, Excel, Outlook and Office 365.
Desirable
- Leadership skills.
- Presentation and teaching skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental health concerns
- Knowledge of audit and research.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the impact of a long-term physical condition on wellbeing
- An understanding of the role of health and social care providers in the community including both statutory and voluntary sectors.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good time management skills - able to plan and work to time scales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Counselling / CBT or equivalent as recognised by the BABCP, UKCP or a similar professional body.
- Accreditation with BABCP, UKCP or other equivalent professional body
Desirable
- Couple counselling training or qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Using more than one model of counselling/psychotherapy.
- Working with a variety of different client groups
- Working within a multi-professional team.
- Confidence in risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable
- Working with groups
- Experience of collaborating with other statutory and voluntary organisations
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of assessment and treatment using psychological models with people who have a long-term medical condition.
- Experience of working with the bereaved.
- Experience of clinical audit / research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate to a high level with a range of people, both in person, via video and over the telephone
- Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, including an understanding of the principles of confidentiality
- Ability to prepare for and to participate in clinical supervision
- Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulating treatment plans and setting goals
- IT competence including Word, Excel, Outlook and Office 365.
Desirable
- Leadership skills.
- Presentation and teaching skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental health concerns
- Knowledge of audit and research.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the impact of a long-term physical condition on wellbeing
- An understanding of the role of health and social care providers in the community including both statutory and voluntary sectors.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good time management skills - able to plan and work to time scales
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).
