Counsellor and Senior Counsellor
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Southampton
- Salary
- £27,055 to £40,588 a year £27,055 - £32,934 (Band 5) //// £33706 -£40,588 (Band 6) p.a.
- Closing date
- 3 Oct 2022
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We are seeking to recruit Registered and/or Accredited Counsellors to join our team based in Southampton City.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications to join a highly motivated, professional and experienced team who are passionate about providing high quality counselling to clients with depression, within an NHS IAPT service.
The successful candidates will be qualified (or expected to undertake training provided) in one of the NICE recommended high-intensity therapies for depression (i.e. IPT, DIT, PCE-CfD or couples therapy) and will commit to additional trainings in accordance with service need.
We currently have opportunity for the right candidates with appropriate supervision skills and qualifications to join the team.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
Band 5: £27,055 - £32,934 p.a.
Band 6: £33,706 - £40,588 p.a.
You will be expected to provide Counselling for patients who present with symptoms of depression. Sessions will be offered via face-to-face appointments in a Southampton venue and/or remotely via digital platforms including. Your caseload will be split on a 60% face-to-face /40% remote ratio in keeping with the current protocol for the whole service. On occasion home visits may be required where patients are homebound. We provide short term time limited treatments - around 6 sessions for Generic Counselling and other modalities (IPT/DIT/PCE-CfD or CTfD as outlined in the IAPT Manual). You will be required to facilitate groups online and have excellent administration, IT and communication skills. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, be expected to work flexibly including one evening to meet with service demand.
Previous experience of working in an NHS mental health setting, Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) service or similar organisation would be highly desirable.
It is essential before applying you read the job description and person specification for each banding. it is also essential you state your preferred area to work. Currently all interviews are taking place via MS-Team platform, therefore if you are selected for interview, you will require internet access, camera and a microphone.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity.
We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification Educational Requirements and Qualificatinos Essential
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
152-M388.22
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications to join a highly motivated, professional and experienced team who are passionate about providing high quality counselling to clients with depression, within an NHS IAPT service.
The successful candidates will be qualified (or expected to undertake training provided) in one of the NICE recommended high-intensity therapies for depression (i.e. IPT, DIT, PCE-CfD or couples therapy) and will commit to additional trainings in accordance with service need.
We currently have opportunity for the right candidates with appropriate supervision skills and qualifications to join the team.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
Band 5: £27,055 - £32,934 p.a.
Band 6: £33,706 - £40,588 p.a.
You will be expected to provide Counselling for patients who present with symptoms of depression. Sessions will be offered via face-to-face appointments in a Southampton venue and/or remotely via digital platforms including. Your caseload will be split on a 60% face-to-face /40% remote ratio in keeping with the current protocol for the whole service. On occasion home visits may be required where patients are homebound. We provide short term time limited treatments - around 6 sessions for Generic Counselling and other modalities (IPT/DIT/PCE-CfD or CTfD as outlined in the IAPT Manual). You will be required to facilitate groups online and have excellent administration, IT and communication skills. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, be expected to work flexibly including one evening to meet with service demand.
Previous experience of working in an NHS mental health setting, Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) service or similar organisation would be highly desirable.
It is essential before applying you read the job description and person specification for each banding. it is also essential you state your preferred area to work. Currently all interviews are taking place via MS-Team platform, therefore if you are selected for interview, you will require internet access, camera and a microphone.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity.
We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification Educational Requirements and Qualificatinos Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Counselling/Psychotherapy. Clinical training in the theory and practice of cousnelling
- BACP Registration
- BACP Accreditation or equivalent governing body (BPC, UKCP)
- Further training in a recognised model of psychotherapy
- NICE Approved Modality training eg., CTfD, DIT, IPT, PCET
- Qualification in group facilitation
- Qualification in Supervision
- Skills in the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental ill health.
- Fully competent with data input and IT systems.
- Previous experience of working in an IAPT service or the NHS primary care.
- Provide supervision to meet service demand.
- Effective communication in written and spoken English.
- Personally responsible for self care and be able to work in a pressurised environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self care, work/life balance.
- Level 2 - Must be a car driver and be able to use own car for official duties when required.
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
152-M388.22
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