Job summary
Do you share our passion for great
patient care and making a difference?
Do you want career opportunities and
great CPD opportunities?
DHC Talking Therapies is a successful,
dynamic and growing service. We are looking for talented individuals to join
our team and offer the opportunity to help us shape and develop the service as
it expands and changes to meet the needs of our service users in a more
integrated way of working in the community.
We have an excellent reputation for a
high quality and well-run service with great recovery rates as well as outstanding
clinical supervision, CPD and career opportunities.
Our hubs provide a friendly working environment.
If a hybrid role is important to you, you can choose to work from home for up
to 3 days a week: onsite allowance is an additional 2.5% of basic salary for
every day worked on site per week.
We are looking to recruit motivated and
passionate, professional counsellors to provide Person-Centred Experiential Counselling
for Depression interventions for a wide range of clients as part of our
expanding NHS Talking Therapies service.
We will ensure you have a committed team
to work with and support you. This
includes reflective supervision, case management, clinical skills and group
supervision, as well as regular line management, daily duty support and
excellent CPD opportunities (e.g. PCE-CfD supervision training or other
modalities including Couples Therapy for Depression).
Main duties of the job
We actively encourage new ideas and
support our therapists to develop innovative ways of working with clients. We
offer a mix of 1:1 and group work.
Whilst this is an in person role, there
is opportunity for some remote working. On site working provides a
friendly and supportive atmosphere, provides diversity in the role and ensures
that all of our clients needs are met.
Ideally, we are looking for candidates
seeking full time employment, but will consider part time for excellent candidates for a minimum of 3 days per week.
You will need to demonstrate the following:
Full accreditation with BACP or equivalent (SCoPED column B).
PCE-CfD practitioner qualification or eligibility to work towards this qualification
- Experience of completing assessments and high intensity counselling with people who have experienced mental health difficulties, preferably in primary care.
- An ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
- Access to a suitable and safe working environment to work from home part of the week
- Skills to manage your own workload under pressure and meet agreed targets.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and develop a good rapport with clients and colleagues.
- An ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- A positive can do attitude and the commitment to support the mental health and wellbeing of Surrey residents.
About us
DHC Talking Therapies is part of DHC, a GP Federation dedicated to supporting general practice in Surrey by providing high quality healthcare. We are patient focused and pro-active community-based provider of a wide range of quality healthcare services including elective care, Talking Therapies, and community healthcare. We develop health services that help our patients stay well, are efficient and meet the needs of our local stakeholders. We are registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) and are an accredited AQP (Any Qualified Provider). We value our team, providing strong leadership with great professional development in a fun and friendly working environment.
DHC is well placed to influence the wider system in making good choices for our population and is working at the centre of the local health system to evolve and deliver integrated care, which requires strong partnerships with many organisations. In all of our services, we aim to put the patient at the centre of their care.
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries and career development
- A great place to work
- NHS Pension scheme and minimum of 27 days annual leave (plus Bank holidays)
- Potential for flexible working and buying or selling leave
- We provide opportunities for training and career development.
- Membership of the NHS pension scheme
DHC actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies (previously IAPT) service
and will provide Counselling at a high intensity level. The post holder will work
with clients who have a range of psychological problems using therapy
recommended by NICE guidance and the NHS Talking Therapies manual.
The
post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities
It is
essential that the post holder exercises initiative and independent judgement
whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times. In
addition, the post holder is co-responsible for managing, maintaining and
administering various data sources, which may include waiting lists, caseloads,
or clinical reporting. Responsible for ensuring accurate data is recorded for
national target requirements.
We are a dynamic, supportive, and creative
service, who provide a high level of training and supervision to clinical
practitioners at all levels. You will be
fully supported to pursue your clinical and leadership skills development in
line youre your career goals; there are a range of opportunities for
progression within and outside of the counsellor role, for example providing
reflective supervision, both 1:1 and group, getting involved in the planning
and delivery of CPD for the team, or leading on a champion role to support your
colleagues and increase access for harder to reach communities.
You will be enthusiastic, hard-working,
positive individual and have a genuine interest in helping clients who have a
range of moderate to complex depression related presentations for which PCE-CfD
is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies (previously IAPT) service
and will provide Counselling at a high intensity level. The post holder will work
with clients who have a range of psychological problems using therapy
recommended by NICE guidance and the NHS Talking Therapies manual.
The
post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities
It is
essential that the post holder exercises initiative and independent judgement
whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times. In
addition, the post holder is co-responsible for managing, maintaining and
administering various data sources, which may include waiting lists, caseloads,
or clinical reporting. Responsible for ensuring accurate data is recorded for
national target requirements.
We are a dynamic, supportive, and creative
service, who provide a high level of training and supervision to clinical
practitioners at all levels. You will be
fully supported to pursue your clinical and leadership skills development in
line youre your career goals; there are a range of opportunities for
progression within and outside of the counsellor role, for example providing
reflective supervision, both 1:1 and group, getting involved in the planning
and delivery of CPD for the team, or leading on a champion role to support your
colleagues and increase access for harder to reach communities.
You will be enthusiastic, hard-working,
positive individual and have a genuine interest in helping clients who have a
range of moderate to complex depression related presentations for which PCE-CfD
is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full accreditation with BACP or equivalent (SCoPED column B or C)- this includes:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP): Accredited
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP): Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
- Association of Christian Counsellors: Accreditation
- National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS): Accredited Professional registrants
- British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC): Registered.
- Band 7 role: PCE-CfD qualification
- Band 6 role: Meets requirements to deliver Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression
Desirable
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
- Counselling supervisor qualification
- PCE-CfD supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS Talking Therapies service
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation (aligned to SCoPED column B or C)
- Full range of skills and competencies in delivering counselling based interventions
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients in person and using digital platforms
- Proficient IT skills including data systems and working virtually using online platforms
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Competent in carrying out risk assessments and taking appropriate action in line with service protocols
Desirable
- Trained in provision of counselling supervision
- Completed clinical audits within a service
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to attend appropriate training as the post develops
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
Desirable
- Able to attend supervision training if not already qualified.
- Fluent in languages other than English
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full accreditation with BACP or equivalent (SCoPED column B or C)- this includes:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP): Accredited
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP): Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
- Association of Christian Counsellors: Accreditation
- National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS): Accredited Professional registrants
- British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC): Registered.
- Band 7 role: PCE-CfD qualification
- Band 6 role: Meets requirements to deliver Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression
Desirable
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
- Counselling supervisor qualification
- PCE-CfD supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS Talking Therapies service
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation (aligned to SCoPED column B or C)
- Full range of skills and competencies in delivering counselling based interventions
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients in person and using digital platforms
- Proficient IT skills including data systems and working virtually using online platforms
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Competent in carrying out risk assessments and taking appropriate action in line with service protocols
Desirable
- Trained in provision of counselling supervision
- Completed clinical audits within a service
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to attend appropriate training as the post develops
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
Desirable
- Able to attend supervision training if not already qualified.
- Fluent in languages other than English
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
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).
