About this role
Job summary
We have a part- time 6 month fixed-term position available in the North Dorset Counselling team for either a B5 Counsellor, B6 Senior Counsellor or B7 High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications to join a highly motivated, professional and committed team.
Please see the PS/JD for each banding requirements including being in current practice as a Counsellor and registration with the appropriate professional body.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
To provide a systematic, comprehensive counselling service within the NHS Talking Therapy programme, offering guidance, counselling and psychological therapy to patients referred by the GP partners, other healthcare Professionals or self-referrals accessing the service; to provide advice and guidance to other members of the Steps to Wellbeing Service (S2W) on psychological and mental health-related issues concerning their patients. The post holder is expected to act in a largely autonomous way, operating within recognised professional guidelines and codes of conduct, and the overall framework of DHC service's policies and procedures.
Home visits, working with interpreters, providing a combination of face to face, online or telephone treatment. Opportunity for co-facilitation of counselling groups/courses. Regular clinical supervision and case/line management will be provided.
You may be required to work one late shift (12:00 - 20:00)
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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
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.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Person Specification
Educational Requirements and Qualifications Essential
oA recognised Diploma or Degree in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy or Counselling oRegistration or Accreditation with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council), UKCP, (UK Council for Psychotherapy), NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society), ACC (Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professionals) oIn current practice as a Counsellor
Desirable
oFurther training in a recognised model of psychological therapy oQualification or experience in providing group facilitation oQualification or suitable experience in the provision of clinical supervision
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Essential
oFully competent with data input and IT systems oExperience in the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental health and related psychopathology oEffective communication in written and spoken English
Desirable
oPrevious experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapy/Primary Care service or NHS setting and working across other healthcare services. oExperience in providing short term, time limited therapy, including routine outcome monitoring oExperience and skills of providing psychological treatment for people presenting with depression and related mental health difficulties
Personal qualities /aptitudes Essential
oTo be personally responsible for maintaining self-care to enable safe provision of treatment. oAbility to maintain sustained and intense concentration in a pressurised, target driven environment. oCapacity to work in situations demanding careful clinical judgement and to maximise the use of clinical supervision with planning and preparation of clinical caseload
Desirable
oTo work as part of a team and to develop personal, team targets and objectives. oAn ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. oAn ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of patient care and service requirements.
Car owner/driver Essential
oLevel 2 - Must be a car driver and be able to use own car for official duties when required
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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Blandford Community Hospital
Milldown road
Blandford Forum
DT11 7DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)