Job summary Primary Care Counsellor - Band 6 Salary is dependant on experience £42,939 - £48,054 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata 22.5 hours per week (Part time) We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Bromley Talking Therapies Service as a Primary Care Counsellor. Our service is part of the national NHS programme of Talking Therapies Service. We provide low and high-intensity therapies within the standards of a stepped-care model. The successful candidates will have significant experience of working in primary care and providing brief counselling sessions for patients with depression. Applicants must be accredited or working towards accreditation with the BACP or equivalent. Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Proposed Interview date week commencing 25th November 2024 Main duties of the job An opportunity has arisen within Bromley Talking Therapies Service for an Accredited Counsellor to provide a counselling service for adults in primary care. Ideally, the candidate will have an IAPT recognised Counselling for Depression qualification. The role involves providing initial assessments, including risk assessments, and offering appropriate short-term counselling or referral on to more appropriate services, and communicating outcomes to GPs/Referrers. The post holder would also be required to work autonomously within professional and service guidelines and to exercise responsibility for governance of their counselling practice. Bromley Talking Therapies Service has a number of clinics based throughout the Borough of Bromley (including Beckenham and Orpington). Counselling is delivered face-to-face and online remotely. Bromley Talking Therapies Service operates between the hours of 8.00 am to 8.00 pm and the post-holder(s) would be expected to work out of office hours at least one evening per week, and on Fridays. For more information please see attached job description and person specification. About us Working for our organisation Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what its like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley healthcare and you will get a flavour of Bromley healthcare. We provide an excellent benefits package including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Inc HCAS per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 848-BHC-273-24 Job locations Bromley Borough Beckenham Beacon Bromley Borough BR3 3QL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached detailed job description and person specification for further information about this position. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached detailed job description and person specification for further information about this position. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal approved qualification in counselling at Diploma level Accreditation with BCP/UKCP/BACP or other approved organisations Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Training in CBT based brief interventions Skills Essential Evidence of ability to communicate and work effectively within the service including orally and in writing Ability to carry out assessments (incllulding ricks assessments) on patients with mild to moderate mental health problems Understanding of mild to moderate mental health problems Understanding of risk assessments and its management within a primary care setting Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and other professionals Ability to manage own caseload and time Ability to cope with with emotionally demanding and stressful situations involved when providing counselling Experience Essential Post qualification experience Evidence of providing brief effective treatment to adults with a wide range of mild to moderate mental health problems Desirable Experience of CBT based interventions Experience of working in a primary care setting or IAPT service Information Technology Essential Good IT skills Desirable Experience of using computerised patient record system and psychometric measures Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal approved qualification in counselling at Diploma level Accreditation with BCP/UKCP/BACP or other approved organisations Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Training in CBT based brief interventions Skills Essential Evidence of ability to communicate and work effectively within the service including orally and in writing Ability to carry out assessments (incllulding ricks assessments) on patients with mild to moderate mental health problems Understanding of mild to moderate mental health problems Understanding of risk assessments and its management within a primary care setting Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and other professionals Ability to manage own caseload and time Ability to cope with with emotionally demanding and stressful situations involved when providing counselling Experience Essential Post qualification experience Evidence of providing brief effective treatment to adults with a wide range of mild to moderate mental health problems Desirable Experience of CBT based interventions Experience of working in a primary care setting or IAPT service Information Technology Essential Good IT skills Desirable Experience of using computerised patient record system and psychometric measures 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). 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. 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 Bromley Healthcare CIC Address Bromley Borough Beckenham Beacon Bromley Borough BR3 3QL Employer's website http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)