Job summary
Thank you for viewing this exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Counsellor to join our team in a unique and varied role. You will be able to make a real difference to NHS staff, work in a supportive team environment, benefit from flexible working and have the opportunity to contribute to innovative practice and collaborative working.
You will be based mainly in Pontypridd Cottage Hospital (South Wales) but will also be willing to travel to provide services across other sites. We offer a mixture of virtual as well as face-to-face work, so some home working can be considered.
We are a friendly, supportive, inclusive and hardworking team looking to attract people from all backgrounds. We draw on evidence and best practice from around the world but also value innovation and focus on continuous learning and improvement. We offer a good programme of support and supervision and the opportunity for professional development.
If you haven't considered working for the NHS before then please email Clare to arrange a call and she can discuss the role in more detail and the opportunities available to you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The role involves delivering specialist brief structured counselling and other psychological interventions to Health Board staff with mild to moderate mental health and/or wellbeing problems.
You would be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of your clinical work within the counselling setting either on an individual or group basis.
About us
Our Health Board is committed to building a culture we can all feel proud of, with recognisable values at its core, which can be felt and understood by every person who comes into contact with us.
We are looking for people who share our values, which we hope will enable us to achieve these three key things:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
With all our Cwm Taf Morgannwg colleagues working towards one definitive set of shared values and behaviours, we are committed to ensuring we design and provide the very best integrated health and social care services, to help the people living in our communities to live long and healthy lives.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
For further information about our organisation please visit: -Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - Join CTM
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, Professional Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Counselling or equivalent skills, knowledge and training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Wide knowledge of both general mental health and workplace issues e.g. work-related stress, bullying, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relevant treatment options.
- Specialist knowledge across a range of therapeutic approaches underpinned by theory e.g. Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Acceptance & Commitment therapy, transactional analysis.
- Familiarity with risk assessment processes and the management of risk.
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualifying experience in counselling adults presenting with a wide range of mild-moderate psychological or emotional problems.
- Experience of working 1:1, with groups and in delivering psychoeducative interventions/training.
- Experienced in using clinical supervision appropriately.
Registration
Essential
- Membership with the BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, Professional Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Counselling or equivalent skills, knowledge and training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Wide knowledge of both general mental health and workplace issues e.g. work-related stress, bullying, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relevant treatment options.
- Specialist knowledge across a range of therapeutic approaches underpinned by theory e.g. Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Acceptance & Commitment therapy, transactional analysis.
- Familiarity with risk assessment processes and the management of risk.
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualifying experience in counselling adults presenting with a wide range of mild-moderate psychological or emotional problems.
- Experience of working 1:1, with groups and in delivering psychoeducative interventions/training.
- Experienced in using clinical supervision appropriately.
Registration
Essential
- Membership with the BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists).
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).
