Job summary
1 x 22.5 hours per week & 1 x 20 hours per week
We are currently looking to recruit 2 enthusiastic and motivated Counsellor Practitioners to join our Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Service and our NICU service, based at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity to practice counselling in an acute setting requiring a dynamic application of counselling theory and practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will offer support to parents on the wards and within the outpatient department as well as linking closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team in each setting.
They will need to be flexible and be able to offer support on an immediate basis as well as offering counselling sessions.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
The post holder will need good communication, clinical and teamwork skills.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times.
They will need to prioritise their work and be prepared to work in a responsive way.
They will also need to be able to manage families in crisis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
The post holder will need good communication, clinical and teamwork skills.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times.
They will need to prioritise their work and be prepared to work in a responsive way.
They will also need to be able to manage families in crisis.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or above in counselling qualification
- BACP registration
Desirable
- Supervisory course
- First degree or above
Experience
Essential
- Worked as a supervised counsellor
- Worked in a healthcare setting/family work
- Has experience with bereavement work or crisis work
Desirable
- Previous experience working within acute hospital settings
- Experience of family work
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly in a high pressure, fast changing medical environment
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation skills
- Ability to supervise others
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of issues and models relating to family and parental adjustment to illness, loss and bereavement
Desirable
- Knowledge of models and/or issues relating to staff support
- Knowledge of systemic approaches development
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or above in counselling qualification
- BACP registration
Desirable
- Supervisory course
- First degree or above
Experience
Essential
- Worked as a supervised counsellor
- Worked in a healthcare setting/family work
- Has experience with bereavement work or crisis work
Desirable
- Previous experience working within acute hospital settings
- Experience of family work
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly in a high pressure, fast changing medical environment
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation skills
- Ability to supervise others
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of issues and models relating to family and parental adjustment to illness, loss and bereavement
Desirable
- Knowledge of models and/or issues relating to staff support
- Knowledge of systemic approaches development
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
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).
