Job summary
This is an opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Psychological Therapy Practitioner to join our expanding Staff Psychological Wellbeing Service in a unique and varied role. You will be able to make a real difference to NHS staff, work in a supportive team environment, benefit from flexible working and have the opportunity to contribute to innovative practice and collaborative working.
You will be based mainly in Haverfordwest but will also be willing to travel to provide our service across other health boards sites in the 3 counties. We offer a blended model of engagement including the use of virtual platforms as well as face-to-face work, so some home working can be considered.
We are a friendly, supportive and hardworking team and work closely with a range of other services and teams across all three counties. We draw on evidence and best practice from around the world but also value innovation and focus on continuous learning and improvement. We offer a good programme of support and supervision and the opportunity for professional development.
Main duties of the job
Staff wellbeing is a key priority for us in Hywel Dda and our service is highly valued by staff, managers and senior leaders. We work to promote and enhance the psychological wellbeing and emotional resilience of all our staff, as part of the wider Organisational Development agenda, to help create a positive, supportive and productive working culture.
We now have this opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated and enthusiastic Counsellor / Psychological Therapist to join us to provide a range of psychological services to managers, teams and employees. The role is varied and includes: the provision of short-term focused psychological support and therapy; contributing to the development, facilitation and evaluation of psycho-educational programmes; supporting Stress Risk Assessments and other organisational/team initiatives.
A professional qualification in Counselling or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to at least Diploma level is essential along with current membership and accreditation with an appropriate and recognised professional body (such as the BACP or BABCP). Substantial post qualification experience in multi-disciplinary adult client work is essential, including assessment, brief solution-focused work and experience of workplace counselling. You will also have the skills and confidence to facilitate workshops and training sessions both online and in face to face group settings.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 06/11/23
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 06/11/23
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised professional qualification in Counselling or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to at least Diploma level
- Current membership of an appropriate professional body
- Accreditation with an appropriate professional body (equivalent to BACP)
- Working knowledge of more than one model of counselling / therapy
- Working knowledge of assessment procedures
Desirable
- Masters Degree in Counselling or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Recognised professional qualification in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Evidence based trauma therapies, Bereavement Counselling, Anger/Anxiety Management, Relationship Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience with adult clients including brief focused work and assessment
- Experience of receiving appropriate clinical supervision
- Previous experience of workplace counselling
- Experience of a wide range of clinical caseload
- Experience of teaching/training adults
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating post trauma support work
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working within an NHS or other healthcare setting
- Experience in the administration and use of clinical and audit questionnaires (e.g. CORE)
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to and work from a number of sites in accordance with service need
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised professional qualification in Counselling or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to at least Diploma level
- Current membership of an appropriate professional body
- Accreditation with an appropriate professional body (equivalent to BACP)
- Working knowledge of more than one model of counselling / therapy
- Working knowledge of assessment procedures
Desirable
- Masters Degree in Counselling or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Recognised professional qualification in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Evidence based trauma therapies, Bereavement Counselling, Anger/Anxiety Management, Relationship Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience with adult clients including brief focused work and assessment
- Experience of receiving appropriate clinical supervision
- Previous experience of workplace counselling
- Experience of a wide range of clinical caseload
- Experience of teaching/training adults
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating post trauma support work
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working within an NHS or other healthcare setting
- Experience in the administration and use of clinical and audit questionnaires (e.g. CORE)
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to and work from a number of sites in accordance with service need
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
