Job summary
37.5 hours per week - Internal only
My Name is Louise Wilkinson, I am Lead Councellor
for the Kirklees Talking Therapies Service, here in Huddersfield and Dewsbury.
We are a friendly and supportive service, where our staff are valued and
contribute to service development.
I am excited to welcome applications for a qualified Counsellor with 2 years post qualification experience
looking to broaden their experience working in a primary care setting.
As an applicant you must have completed
an advanced diploma in counselling and have experience of working in mental
health services.
You will need to demonstrate an
understanding of anxiety and depression and how these can present in primary
care. You will have the opportunity to enhance your existing skills by
attending the PCE-CFD training.
This is an autonomous role and its
essential that you possess advanced communication skills and an understanding
of clinical risk.
It would also be desirable if youve got
training and experience in delivering supervision and experience working in a
primary care setting as well as having previously worked in a target driven
service.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
Our team provide NICE compliant
psychotherapy incorporating Counselling, CBT and Guided Self Help to clients in
primary care across Kirklees. This is an 8-8 service Monday to Friday, and we
offer sessions either by Microsoft Teams, telephone or face to face.
We hold clinics both in Trust premises
and also in primary care settings across the area to ensure that were, as much
as possible, nearby for the people that use the service.
We treat clients with common mental
health problems such as depression or anxiety disorders like Generalised
Anxiety Disorder, OCD, PTSD, social phobia or body dysmorphic disorder.
We consistently achieve our recovery
target of 50 per cent, for me thats important because it means were making a
difference to peoples lives.
I would invite you to contact me if you
would like to discuss the post, please email myself on
Louise.Wilkinson@swyt.nhs.uk
or Specialist Psychotherapist Kate Iddon on kate.iddon@swyt.nhs.uk.
At
the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements
(salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor
candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to
sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can
prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such
applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist counselling skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality counselling to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-counselling colleagues, professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior counsellor, psychotherapist or clinical psychologists. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will provide support to student counsellors and counsellors working in the team. They will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
To provide assessment and counselling for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
To continually seek to expand and consolidate counselling skills using training, experience, and supervision.
To communicate information on formulation, risk assessment and intervention to other health professionals in the service.
To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.
To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
To receive regular professional supervision from a senior member of the team.
To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist counselling skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality counselling to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-counselling colleagues, professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior counsellor, psychotherapist or clinical psychologists. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will provide support to student counsellors and counsellors working in the team. They will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
To provide assessment and counselling for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
To continually seek to expand and consolidate counselling skills using training, experience, and supervision.
To communicate information on formulation, risk assessment and intervention to other health professionals in the service.
To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.
To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
To receive regular professional supervision from a senior member of the team.
To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession.
- Masters degree in counselling OR Advanced Diploma in Counselling plus evidence of further post graduate professional specialist training.
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
Experience
Essential
- Completion of supervised clinical practice in the NHS.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
- Extensive clinical and theoretical knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post.
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Able to travel throughout the catchment area, without unnecessary delays.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Training
Essential
- Appropriate safeguarding training.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession.
- Masters degree in counselling OR Advanced Diploma in Counselling plus evidence of further post graduate professional specialist training.
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
Experience
Essential
- Completion of supervised clinical practice in the NHS.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
- Extensive clinical and theoretical knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post.
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Able to travel throughout the catchment area, without unnecessary delays.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Training
Essential
- Appropriate safeguarding training.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
