Job summary
Title: Counsellor
Closing
date: 11/08/23
Location: Selly Park and Erdington
Hours: 30 hours
Salary: HCP Clinical Pay Scale Band 6
(£33,706 - £40,588) full-time equivalent
"Happy to talk flexible
working"
Birmingham Hospice is looking for a Counsellor to join
its Wellbeing Team.
The Wellbeing Team is a specialist therapeutic team
working in the bereavement setting, helping people to help themselves. We are
pioneering counselling in bereavement care; we are leading the way in
Birmingham.
Main duties of the job
The Wellbeing Team consists of an Adult /Children
and a Spiritual service. We are a very
friendly team who strive on professionalism and providing person-centred care.
As a counsellor, you will be working with
individuals/groups and have a busy but manageable workload. Our aim is to see all our clients within a
month of being referred. You will be working across both Hospices in Erdington
and Selly Oak.
We encourage applicants who can speak community
languages to meet the requirements of our diverse communities.
This post will be predominately based at Selly Park, however, there may be times where work across both hospice sites is expected.
If this sounds like the role for you then wed love
to receive your application.
All applicants are requested to provide proof of qualification and right to work documentation.If high volumes of applications are received, we may bring the closing date forward. No recruitment agencies please..
For further information or an
informal chat, please email surjit.heer@nhs.net
About us
Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and
end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting
illnesses.
We believe that all people in Birmingham should
have access to the best specialist care and support - when, where and how they
need it. Our vision is a future where everyone with a life-limiting illness
will live and die with dignity and in comfort. Our mission is to enable more
people from all communities to access the care of their choice at the end of
life.
Our values of kindness, respect, innovation,
togetherness, positivity and openness are at the centre of who we are, what we
do and how we behave. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming,
caring and supportive team. Were offering a competitive salary, with generous
holiday allowance, a contribution pension scheme, and a commitment to investing
in our people through employee benefits and ongoing professional development.
Individuals joining the charity from the NHS or
another hospice, the employees continuous previous service with any NHS
employer is recognised in respect of pension provision and annual leave.
Candidates can be put off applying for a job when
they have caring responsibilities and may not think they can achieve the
flexibility they need. We are keen to hear from you, and whilst we cant
accommodate every flexible working request, well try to find a practical
solution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a comprehensive, therapeutic service for clients referred by other professional staff or who have self-referred, based upon psychological principles, working within the context of palliative care services and as indicated in NICE guidelines.
- To identify the nature, severity and complexity of patients and families requirements through assessment to formulate and implement a plan for their care.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models.
- To undertake and implement risk assessment and risk management strategies for individual clients in line with HCP policies and procedures.
- To work as a team on the continuing development and improvement of the counselling service.
- To provide advice to other professionals within the service on the psychological aspects of risk assessment and management consistent with the clinicians level of competence.
- To exercise professional responsibility for the efficiency of all aspects of the service, including assessment and counselling.
- To communicate in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with emotive material, challenging client behaviours and distressing client presentation.
- To maintain clinical record in line with HCP policies and procedures.
- To complete clinical measures, patient outcome and patient satisfaction measures in line with HCP policies and procedures.
- To act in a largely autonomous way, operating within recognised professional guidelines and the framework of HCP service policies and procedures
Managerial
- To take part in regular professional appraisal, identifying areas for continuing professional development
- To liaise with the team to ensure that the service runs effectively efficiently.
- To hold responsibility on a day-to-day basis for individual clinical work and the organisational and administrational requirements of the service.
- Teaching, Training and Supervision
- To receive regular clinical supervision and line management
- To take part in regular continuing professional development
- As directed by the counselling team lead, contribute to the teaching and training on bereavement, grief, and loss.
- To undertake mandatory training as defined by HCP policy.
Research and Development
- To participate in a programme of regular audits of the service consistent with the aims of clinical governance and as directed by the service manager.
General Duties
Confidentiality
- All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it.
- All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information records relating to individuals
Equality and Diversity
The Hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. The Hospice expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards.
Health and Safety
- All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the workplace
- All employees must comply with all Hospice Health and Safety Procedures
Infection Control
- The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by the Hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Information Governance
- All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to information governance, read the Hospices policies, procedures and guidance documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects them in their role.
Professional Development
- All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal development plan with their Line Manager
- All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory training.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
- The Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a comprehensive, therapeutic service for clients referred by other professional staff or who have self-referred, based upon psychological principles, working within the context of palliative care services and as indicated in NICE guidelines.
- To identify the nature, severity and complexity of patients and families requirements through assessment to formulate and implement a plan for their care.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models.
- To undertake and implement risk assessment and risk management strategies for individual clients in line with HCP policies and procedures.
- To work as a team on the continuing development and improvement of the counselling service.
- To provide advice to other professionals within the service on the psychological aspects of risk assessment and management consistent with the clinicians level of competence.
- To exercise professional responsibility for the efficiency of all aspects of the service, including assessment and counselling.
- To communicate in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with emotive material, challenging client behaviours and distressing client presentation.
- To maintain clinical record in line with HCP policies and procedures.
- To complete clinical measures, patient outcome and patient satisfaction measures in line with HCP policies and procedures.
- To act in a largely autonomous way, operating within recognised professional guidelines and the framework of HCP service policies and procedures
Managerial
- To take part in regular professional appraisal, identifying areas for continuing professional development
- To liaise with the team to ensure that the service runs effectively efficiently.
- To hold responsibility on a day-to-day basis for individual clinical work and the organisational and administrational requirements of the service.
- Teaching, Training and Supervision
- To receive regular clinical supervision and line management
- To take part in regular continuing professional development
- As directed by the counselling team lead, contribute to the teaching and training on bereavement, grief, and loss.
- To undertake mandatory training as defined by HCP policy.
Research and Development
- To participate in a programme of regular audits of the service consistent with the aims of clinical governance and as directed by the service manager.
General Duties
Confidentiality
- All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it.
- All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information records relating to individuals
Equality and Diversity
The Hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. The Hospice expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards.
Health and Safety
- All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the workplace
- All employees must comply with all Hospice Health and Safety Procedures
Infection Control
- The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by the Hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Information Governance
- All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to information governance, read the Hospices policies, procedures and guidance documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects them in their role.
Professional Development
- All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal development plan with their Line Manager
- All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory training.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
- The Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified counsellor
- Registered with an approved, professional counselling body (e.g. BACP).
- Advanced training in the theory and practice of counselling.
- Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy
Desirable
- Further training in bereavement and/or end of life counselling
- Further advanced training in a recognised model of psychological therapy e.g. IPT, DIT.
- Formal recognised training in the theory and practice of clinical supervision
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of providing counselling
- Experience of clinical assessment in a counselling setting
- Experience and understanding of the needs associated with loss, grief and bereavement
Desirable
- Experience of working with clients who have been bereaved and/or are at end of life
- Working with groups in a counselling setting
- Experience of delivering training
- Advanced practitioner skills in at least one model of psychological therapy.
- Skills in formal report writing.
- Previous experience with data input on IT systems.
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Approachable, non-judgemental, and empathetic
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to maintain sustained and intense concentration
- To use own initiative and work autonomously
- To work well as part of a team
- Competent in IT skills and basic data input.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified counsellor
- Registered with an approved, professional counselling body (e.g. BACP).
- Advanced training in the theory and practice of counselling.
- Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy
Desirable
- Further training in bereavement and/or end of life counselling
- Further advanced training in a recognised model of psychological therapy e.g. IPT, DIT.
- Formal recognised training in the theory and practice of clinical supervision
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of providing counselling
- Experience of clinical assessment in a counselling setting
- Experience and understanding of the needs associated with loss, grief and bereavement
Desirable
- Experience of working with clients who have been bereaved and/or are at end of life
- Working with groups in a counselling setting
- Experience of delivering training
- Advanced practitioner skills in at least one model of psychological therapy.
- Skills in formal report writing.
- Previous experience with data input on IT systems.
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Approachable, non-judgemental, and empathetic
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to maintain sustained and intense concentration
- To use own initiative and work autonomously
- To work well as part of a team
- Competent in IT skills and basic data input.
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).
