Counsellor

Job summary

To provide a structured counselling service to adults (18+) with mild to moderate mental health problems

To manage all aspects of a caseload, appointments and waiting list system

To maintain client records appropriately and liaise with relevant professionals

To complete regular audit as required by Velindre Cancer Centre Clinical Psychology Service.

Main duties of the job

• To provide counselling for adults (18+) affected by cancer, using models of psychological intervention. This will normally be one to one work but may also include couples / group work where appropriate and as requested by the manager of the service
• To liaise and collaborate with other statutory and non-statutory
• To be a member of an appropriate professional body with a recognised code of ethics, BACP. To be accountable for own ethical, professional and clinical practice, and work within BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• To maintain a high quality clinical practice by attending clinical supervision meetings in accordance with BACP Ethical framework
• To maintain appropriate records within the service, writing up of client notes following counselling interventions. Inform referrer of outcome of intervention at the end of counselling where applicable.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out morehttps://velindre.nhs.wales/