Job summary
The interview
date for this role will be: TBC
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our SEQOHS
accredited service based at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
As a staff counsellor you will provide
high quality assessment and short-term individual counselling within specified
occupational settings within the Trust, and with external agencies with whom we
have contractual arrangements.
You will support the provision of
supportive group therapy services as required and post trauma support (e.g.
after major incidences and for individuals who have experienced a critical
incident in the workplace).
You will work autonomously within
professional guidelines, national and Trust policies and procedures and undertake
and manage own caseload.
Main duties of the job
The counsellor will autonomously manage
their own caseload including assessment, treatment and discharge of clients
within Trust guidelines.
They will implement a range of
person-centred counselling interventions for individuals
They will provide face-to-face initial
assessments of clients with multiple and complex problems and refer to
appropriate specialist services if necessary. As part of the on-going
assessments of clients to identify, monitor and appropriately deal with clients
at risk.
They will provide specialist advice to
other health professionals, managers, staff and clients within the bounds of
client confidentiality.
The counsellor will utilise theory,
evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in
individual work and with colleagues. Where appropriate will engage in joint
working with other health professionals, e.g. RMN, GPs and OH Specialist
Practitioners
They will provide professional advice to
other disciplines/agencies promoting safe competent quality care consistent
with established professional standards.
The counsellor will work as part of the
mental health team and wider multi-disciplinary team within Occupational
Health, contributing to the development of the service.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check
if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Staff Counsellor
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated
documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Staff Counsellor
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated
documentation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, diploma or professional qualification of a comparable level in counselling
- BACP registered
- Significant post qualification experience of supervised generic counselling
Desirable
- Further training/qualifications in specialist counselling/therapeutic approaches
- Mediation skills
- Experience of other therapies short courses such as EMDR qualification
- Ability to assess risk through managerial supervision with qualified staff and student counsellors
Experience
Essential
- Committed to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS setting or other health environment
- Experience of working in an Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department
- Experience and understanding of team dynamics and the facilitation of effective team working
- Experience of Trauma De-briefing
- Experience of facilitating groups
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of diversity and bullying and harassment issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage and maintain confidentiality and sensitive issues
- Ability to work under pressure, be organised and manage time effectively
- Ability to work within a six to eight session model
- Able to use a range of therapeutic approached to work with areas related to mental health
- Negotiating skills
- Ability to keep appropriate clinical records
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator and good listener
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, diploma or professional qualification of a comparable level in counselling
- BACP registered
- Significant post qualification experience of supervised generic counselling
Desirable
- Further training/qualifications in specialist counselling/therapeutic approaches
- Mediation skills
- Experience of other therapies short courses such as EMDR qualification
- Ability to assess risk through managerial supervision with qualified staff and student counsellors
Experience
Essential
- Committed to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS setting or other health environment
- Experience of working in an Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department
- Experience and understanding of team dynamics and the facilitation of effective team working
- Experience of Trauma De-briefing
- Experience of facilitating groups
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of diversity and bullying and harassment issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage and maintain confidentiality and sensitive issues
- Ability to work under pressure, be organised and manage time effectively
- Ability to work within a six to eight session model
- Able to use a range of therapeutic approached to work with areas related to mental health
- Negotiating skills
- Ability to keep appropriate clinical records
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator and good listener
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).
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).
