Bank Associate Counsellors

Job summary

Opportunities within RUH Staff Counselling Service

Here at the RUH in Bath we run a highly regarded Employee Assistance Programme & Staff Counselling Service which is accessible to all staff. We also offer support to local universities & other local organisations so our client base is large & diverse.

We are keen to recruit accredited counsellors/psychotherapists/CBT/EMDR practitioners to join us as bank/sessional workers so we can continue to meet rising demand for support. We would be particularly interested to hear from applicants who reflect the diversity of our workforce, especially those from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants & applicants with disabilities.

Ideally applicants should have experience of delivering a brief therapy models & be able to work face to face with clients in Bath. At the present time we are looking to recruit bank staff to work in person at the RUH on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

We would welcome an application from you if you feel you can match what we're looking for. In return you'd be welcomed into a supportive team, have access to a safe & pleasant working environment, be supported by our experienced clinical leads & our excellent administrator as well as having access to training & development opportunities.

For an informal conversation please call Sophie Pickering or Alison Lock, senior counsellors on 01225 825960 or e-mail sophie.pickering@nhs.net or alisonlock@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To provide counselling/therapy and related interventions on a sessional basis to facilitate the delivery of the EAP Staff Counselling Service to the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and other external organisations.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about ourextensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future withthe landmark Dyson Cancer Centreand ourpassion for research.