About this role
Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Counsellor to work in our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service based at Rotherham NHS Hospital. The role comprises working directly with individuals offering short-term counselling to individual staff around a concern which is impacting them with a range of presenting issues. It may also involve facilitating group sessions for staff related to psychological wellbeing.
In addition to providing short-term counselling support, the successful candidate will contribute to an innovative project focused on expanding access to culturally aware therapeutic services for NHS staff, helping to ensure psychological support is inclusive, equitable and responsive to the needs of our diverse workforce.
We are looking for an experienced counsellor who is registered with BACP and can demonstrate cultural awareness in practice. The post is fixed term, for 12 months. The post will be line managed by the Acting Lead Counsellor at Barnsley Hospital, regular clinical supervision will be provided and we will hold regular reflective practice sessions within the team to encourage engagement and support.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to:
Deliver short term counselling interventions to NHS staff for a range of presenting issues.
Contribute to the development and delivery of psychologically informed groups to promote staff wellbeing.
Provide initial assessment of clients presenting with multiple and complex issues; select appropriate therapeutic interventions, make decisions regarding referrals to specialist services and facilitate these as needed.
Undertake safety assessments/formulations and development of safety plans for individual clients.
Manage safeguarding concerns and share information to ensure safeguarding in accordance with local and national policy.
Contribute to service evaluation and audit.
Attend and contribute to team meetings.
Contribute to service development, identify areas for improvement and propose changes to service delivery and working practices.
Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the post. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the grade and/or hours of work at the post holder's initial place of work or at any other of the Trust's establishments.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Counsellor Occupational Health
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
Knowledge of diversity and bullying and harassment issues
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to manage and maintain confidentiality and sensitive issues Ability to work under pressure, be organised and manage time effectively Ability to work within a six to eight session model Able to use a range of therapeutic approached to work with areas related to mental health Negotiating skills Ability to keep appropriate clinical records Able to work as part of a team Able to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service
Trust Values Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. Please describe in around 100 words: Describe how you live the values at the current organisation that you work for.
Qualifications Essential
Degree, diploma or professional qualification of a comparable level in counselling BACP registered Significant post qualification experience of supervised generic counselling
Desirable
Further training/qualifications in specialist counselling/therapeutic approaches Mediation skills Experience of other therapies short courses such as EMDR qualification Ability to assess risk through managerial supervision with qualified staff and student counsellors
Experience Essential
Committed to personal and professional development
Desirable
Experience of working in an NHS setting or other health environment Experience of working in an Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department Experience and understanding of team dynamics and the facilitation of effective team working Experience of Trauma De-briefing Experience of facilitating groups
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).
Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)