Job summary
This is an opportunity for an experienced counsellor to join our Cancer and Psychological Support (CaPS) Service. You will be responsible for providing counselling support to patients and carers who are impacted by a cancer diagnosis; from diagnosis onward we support patients and carers as they navigate their cancer journey.
You will be based in Prince Philip Hospital covering the Carmarthenshire county of our Health Board and will require experience working autonomously within acute/ community settings and homeworking. Furthermore, the applicant will need to be willing to travel to other sites across the Health Board within all the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion if required.CaPS offers talking therapy via a blended model of engagement, such as online, telephone, text and face to face counselling supporting individuals one-on-one and in group settings.
The CaPS service offers a supportive team environment where you will be an integral member of the team, and assist proactively in the ongoing development of the service.
We welcome informal contact from prospective applicants.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to work autonomously whilst also supporting and being a proactive member of the team. We offer flexible working arrangements in return we ask for your flexibility in meeting service need. We provide a high level of supervision and caseload management support in light of the complexities of supporting patients and their carers.
The applicant will be required to undertake assessments to ascertain client suitability, alongside providing one- to- one counselling support and group facilitation. Evidenced experience and understanding of cancer care and its delivery or working with life-limiting illness is essential.You will be required to adopt a hybrid approach, working in both clinical and community settings, and being established at homeworking. However, you will be prioritising face-to-face client work in Llanelli area.You will be required to access, input and maintain digital records. IT skills and an ability to navigate IT systems is essential in this role. Alongside, evidencing digital counselling practice with clients.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homesHighly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to work alongside and in partnership with other Healthcare professionals within Oncology/ Cancer Services within Hywel Dda University Health Board, and beyond.
For continued professional development, we keep an eye on learning opportunities both in- house and externally.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 16/05/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to work alongside and in partnership with other Healthcare professionals within Oncology/ Cancer Services within Hywel Dda University Health Board, and beyond.
For continued professional development, we keep an eye on learning opportunities both in- house and externally.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 16/05/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered with BACP
- Relevant Diploma in Counselling
- Has, or working towards, Accreditation
- Online and telephone counselling qualification
Desirable
- Related Counselling Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant cancer or end-of-life practice
- Working in adult cancer or end-of-life Counselling
- Receiving Clinical Supervision
- In depth knowledge of cancer care and experience of its delivery
- Delivering counselling via digital means
- Experience of working autonomously in community settings and from home
Desirable
- Evidence of broad spectrum of relevant Counselling experience
- NHS Experience and Community working
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered with BACP
- Relevant Diploma in Counselling
- Has, or working towards, Accreditation
- Online and telephone counselling qualification
Desirable
- Related Counselling Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant cancer or end-of-life practice
- Working in adult cancer or end-of-life Counselling
- Receiving Clinical Supervision
- In depth knowledge of cancer care and experience of its delivery
- Delivering counselling via digital means
- Experience of working autonomously in community settings and from home
Desirable
- Evidence of broad spectrum of relevant Counselling experience
- NHS Experience and Community working
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
