Job summary
Accredited Counsellors NHS Tameside and Glossop Talking Therapies are looking to recruit an experienced Counsellor to join their innovative service which prides itself on staff wellbeing and development.
Service/Ward/Department Summary:NHS T&G Talking therapies work with clients aged 16 + to provide a range of evidenced based therapies for those requiring a psychological intervention between steps 2 and 3 of the Stepped Care model. The Team employs a range of qualified health professionals in the following disciplines; Clinical Psychology, IPT, CBT, PWP, Counselling and Nursing.
The service operates within an agile working environment, therefore the successful candidate must be confident in delivering counselling and although will be supported within the team, have the ability and confidence to work autonomously.
The service sits within Pennine Care NHS Trust who provide mental health, learning disability and autism services to people across Greater Manchester.
NHS Tameside & Glossop Talking TherapiesAre based in the centre of Ashton under Lyne which has excellent links to road, rail and tram networks.
Additional information
Please note this is not a remote contract. The successful applicant must be able to deliver therapy digitally and face to face.
Main duties of the job
Some key responsibilities of the Post:
- To provide a Counselling service to clients who either self refer or are referred by GP and other agencies who meet the criteria for the service.
- To undertake and manage a clinical caseload and to prioritise work within agreed service criteria.
- To act autonomously in the delivery of counselling within an agreed brief intervention model of provision.
- To liaise with other professionals as appropriately.
- To undertake regular internal clinical supervision, Line Management supervision to ensure safe therapeutic practice.
- To be able to work competently with distressed patients and manage difficult conversations regarding treatment and appropriateness for the service.
- To appropriately screen for risk of harm to self, others and safeguarding concerns in accordance with trust policies.
- To have knowledge and awareness of risk and safeguarding concerns and complete the required trust training in these areas.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo provide a Counselling Service to clients who either self refer or are referred by General Practitioners and other agencies meeting the criteria for the service.To assist, when required, with the triage and thorough assessment of clients referred for psychological therapy.To provide, when requested, advice and guidance on the appropriateness of referrals and management of clients.To provide counselling to patients suitable for a Primary Care IAPT service with presentations of mild to moderate mental health difficulties relating to anxiety or depression within the scope of your training, qualifications and experience.To be able to deliver counselling in accordance with a brief therapy model and manage endings with patients.To maintain accreditation and professional standards of Counselling Practice in line with the BACP / CPC / UKCP / NCS, Code of Ethics for Counsellors in General Practice and other relevant professional body.To review, contribute and adhere to local procedures and protocols and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies in relation to record documentation and management.Organise workload and maintain appropriate records/reports written andcomputerised.To be able to work competently with distressed patients and manage difficult conversations regarding treatment and appropriateness for the service.To appropriately screen for risk of harm to self, others and safeguarding concerns in accordance with trust policies.To have knowledge and awareness of risk and safeguarding concerns andcomplete the required trust training in these areas.To manage risk and safeguarding concerns appropriately, implement riskmanagement plans, liaise with other appropriate internal and external services in regards to the appropriate management of risk and safeguarding concerns such as managers, duty worker, access team, safeguarding team and Psychiatrists.To complete the Trust approved risk assessment, risk formulation and referrals to social services when required.To have the knowledge and awareness to understand when a patient is not appropriate for the service and step up, step down, discharge or signpostaccordingly.To use the T&G Talking Therapies diagnostic tool to inform assessment and treatment.To discuss their caseload in clinical and line management supervision.To be able to work towards individual and service targets.To be able to competently use outcome measures to inform therapy, assess progress and inform decision making in regards to treatment.To discuss all complex patients or patients presenting with risk or safeguarding concerns with the line manager and clinical supervisor.To document any actions taken in regards to identified risk and safeguarding concerns in accordance with service guidelines.To participate in supervision and training in accordance with BACP ethicalguidance and trust supervision and training policies.To be responsible and accountable for their own caseload, up to datedocumentation and decision making.To be offer clinical supervision to other counsellors within the service or trust and to complete training to enable the provision of clinical supervision if this has not already been completed.To participate in research and service development relevant to the trust or department as required. This may involve the collection and analysis of data, writing case studies and contributing towards service events such as wellbeing days and other innovative initiatives.To submit accurate data on clinical activity and other audit information.To mentor future trainees once full competency has been achieved.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
General Duties of all post holdersTo undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies,procedures, protocols and guidelines.To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo provide a Counselling Service to clients who either self refer or are referred by General Practitioners and other agencies meeting the criteria for the service.To assist, when required, with the triage and thorough assessment of clients referred for psychological therapy.To provide, when requested, advice and guidance on the appropriateness of referrals and management of clients.To provide counselling to patients suitable for a Primary Care IAPT service with presentations of mild to moderate mental health difficulties relating to anxiety or depression within the scope of your training, qualifications and experience.To be able to deliver counselling in accordance with a brief therapy model and manage endings with patients.To maintain accreditation and professional standards of Counselling Practice in line with the BACP / CPC / UKCP / NCS, Code of Ethics for Counsellors in General Practice and other relevant professional body.To review, contribute and adhere to local procedures and protocols and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies in relation to record documentation and management.Organise workload and maintain appropriate records/reports written andcomputerised.To be able to work competently with distressed patients and manage difficult conversations regarding treatment and appropriateness for the service.To appropriately screen for risk of harm to self, others and safeguarding concerns in accordance with trust policies.To have knowledge and awareness of risk and safeguarding concerns andcomplete the required trust training in these areas.To manage risk and safeguarding concerns appropriately, implement riskmanagement plans, liaise with other appropriate internal and external services in regards to the appropriate management of risk and safeguarding concerns such as managers, duty worker, access team, safeguarding team and Psychiatrists.To complete the Trust approved risk assessment, risk formulation and referrals to social services when required.To have the knowledge and awareness to understand when a patient is not appropriate for the service and step up, step down, discharge or signpostaccordingly.To use the T&G Talking Therapies diagnostic tool to inform assessment and treatment.To discuss their caseload in clinical and line management supervision.To be able to work towards individual and service targets.To be able to competently use outcome measures to inform therapy, assess progress and inform decision making in regards to treatment.To discuss all complex patients or patients presenting with risk or safeguarding concerns with the line manager and clinical supervisor.To document any actions taken in regards to identified risk and safeguarding concerns in accordance with service guidelines.To participate in supervision and training in accordance with BACP ethicalguidance and trust supervision and training policies.To be responsible and accountable for their own caseload, up to datedocumentation and decision making.To be offer clinical supervision to other counsellors within the service or trust and to complete training to enable the provision of clinical supervision if this has not already been completed.To participate in research and service development relevant to the trust or department as required. This may involve the collection and analysis of data, writing case studies and contributing towards service events such as wellbeing days and other innovative initiatives.To submit accurate data on clinical activity and other audit information.To mentor future trainees once full competency has been achieved.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
General Duties of all post holdersTo undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies,procedures, protocols and guidelines.To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Advanced Dip. in Counselling
- Specialist IAPT training e.g. IPT, DIT, Couples Counselling, Counselling for depression
- Completion of training experience in an NHS placement
- Qualifications and experience to postgraduate diploma level
- Member of Professional body, e.g. CPC / BACP, etc
- Accredited Professional body, e.g. CPC / BACP, etc
Desirable
- Degree Counselling / Psychology
- Diploma in Supervision
- Training in other therapeutic models
- Contribute towards/provide training for staff & other agencies
Experience
Essential
- Substantial counselling experience or equivalent
- Receipt of regular supervision as per CPC / BACP guidelines
- Evidence of ensuring quality in own work
Desirable
- Qualified employment in the NHS Counsellor
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of professional skills development
- Awareness of NICE guidance in the treatment of common mental health problems
- Understanding of the stepped care model
- Knowledge of evidencebased treatments and management of common mental health problems in a primary care/IAPT setting
- An understanding of equality and valuing diversity
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS protocols
- Experience of using other counselling / psychotherapy models
- Demonstrated Ongoing CPD
- Experience / training mentoring student Counsellors
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate with people on complex matters.
- Assessment of suitability of clients for evidenced based treatments for common mental health problems
- Risk Assessment and management skills
- Ability to identify Safeguarding issues of children and adults
- Good organisational skills
- Maintain written and electronic records to high standards
- Experience of using a computer literacy including the ability to use Microsoft office products
Desirable
- Mental Health Assessment
- Up to date knowledge of Counselling
- Organisation, research and development of counselling services
- Evidence of contribution to service development and improvement in previous roles
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Advanced Dip. in Counselling
- Specialist IAPT training e.g. IPT, DIT, Couples Counselling, Counselling for depression
- Completion of training experience in an NHS placement
- Qualifications and experience to postgraduate diploma level
- Member of Professional body, e.g. CPC / BACP, etc
- Accredited Professional body, e.g. CPC / BACP, etc
Desirable
- Degree Counselling / Psychology
- Diploma in Supervision
- Training in other therapeutic models
- Contribute towards/provide training for staff & other agencies
Experience
Essential
- Substantial counselling experience or equivalent
- Receipt of regular supervision as per CPC / BACP guidelines
- Evidence of ensuring quality in own work
Desirable
- Qualified employment in the NHS Counsellor
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of professional skills development
- Awareness of NICE guidance in the treatment of common mental health problems
- Understanding of the stepped care model
- Knowledge of evidencebased treatments and management of common mental health problems in a primary care/IAPT setting
- An understanding of equality and valuing diversity
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS protocols
- Experience of using other counselling / psychotherapy models
- Demonstrated Ongoing CPD
- Experience / training mentoring student Counsellors
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate with people on complex matters.
- Assessment of suitability of clients for evidenced based treatments for common mental health problems
- Risk Assessment and management skills
- Ability to identify Safeguarding issues of children and adults
- Good organisational skills
- Maintain written and electronic records to high standards
- Experience of using a computer literacy including the ability to use Microsoft office products
Desirable
- Mental Health Assessment
- Up to date knowledge of Counselling
- Organisation, research and development of counselling services
- Evidence of contribution to service development and improvement in previous roles
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
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).
