Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Counsellor with experience of clinical supervision to be part of the Persistent Physical Symptoms Team.
We are a small friendly team working with individuals who have complex needs and unexplained physical symptoms. This is a creative and innovative role working with both physical and psychiatric presentations.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of clients with Complex Mental Health issues and have knowledge of how the body, and especially the autonomic nervous system, can be utilised to benefit mood and emotional regulation. Experience in working with trauma and bereavement is also desirable.
The candidate would also need excellent communication skills; good organisational skills; be self-motivated and have a flexible approach for working with clients in this group.
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and motivated individual with a passion for providing high level mental health care and support to patients. You will be joining a committed and supportive group of clinicians who really do put patients at the center of what they do. You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners, including Nurses, psychological therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Physiotherapists and Support Workers.
The post is for 15 hours a week and is a permanent position.
Main duties of the job
The job role is to provide a high-quality counselling serviceto adults with a wide range of presenting problems and significant level of distress. To work on a daily basis in face to face individual and/or group therapy settings with service users presenting with complex and distressing psychological and physical problems.
Previous experience of working in a health/social care setting is essential alongside experience of supporting patients with physical and mental health problems. The ability to travel independently is essential.
About us
As an employee of Tees Esk and Wear valleys NHS Trust, you'll also benefit from:
Minimum annual leave entitlement of 27 days increasing with continued service
NHS Pension Scheme
Continuous Professional Development
Career Progression opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
Additional contact details
Dr Miriam Lomas- Principal Applied Psychologist- miriam.lomas@nhs.net
Maria Bromage- Psychological Therapist- maria.bromage@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
Additional contact details
Dr Miriam Lomas- Principal Applied Psychologist- miriam.lomas@nhs.net
Maria Bromage- Psychological Therapist- maria.bromage@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Individual accreditation with BACP or other recognised governing body.
- Further post-registration training in a minimum of 2 areas of specialist practice relevant to the post e.g. CBT, EMDR, Couples Counselling or other NICE approved therapies.
- Clinical Supervisors Course (within agreed timescale).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MA in Counselling Psychotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Substantial and recent counselling experience in the provision of both long-term and time-limited, focused counselling within an NHS service.
- Significant experience in a primary mental health care setting or mental health service
- Substantial and recent experience working with clients with a wide range of complex needs, using specialised counselling interventions.
- Presenting audit outcomes, case work or theoretical applications
- Experience of leading clinical governance activities including clinical audit
- Substantial experience in clinical supervision of staff
- Participation in research and development
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating Group Therapy sessions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence-based knowledge of best practice in counselling clients with mental health conditions to post-graduate level.
- Demonstrable, detailed knowledge of BACP guidelines and frameworks
- Good understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in counselling and their application in practice
- Safeguarding and its application in practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Individual accreditation with BACP or other recognised governing body.
- Further post-registration training in a minimum of 2 areas of specialist practice relevant to the post e.g. CBT, EMDR, Couples Counselling or other NICE approved therapies.
- Clinical Supervisors Course (within agreed timescale).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MA in Counselling Psychotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Substantial and recent counselling experience in the provision of both long-term and time-limited, focused counselling within an NHS service.
- Significant experience in a primary mental health care setting or mental health service
- Substantial and recent experience working with clients with a wide range of complex needs, using specialised counselling interventions.
- Presenting audit outcomes, case work or theoretical applications
- Experience of leading clinical governance activities including clinical audit
- Substantial experience in clinical supervision of staff
- Participation in research and development
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating Group Therapy sessions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence-based knowledge of best practice in counselling clients with mental health conditions to post-graduate level.
- Demonstrable, detailed knowledge of BACP guidelines and frameworks
- Good understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in counselling and their application in practice
- Safeguarding and its application in practice.
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).
