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Job Summary
The counsellor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support and counselling to patients with a terminal diagnosis, their partners and family members. The counsellor also provides pre and post-bereavement support and counselling.
Base Location: Christchurch - The Macmillan Unit
Interview Date: TBC
Main Duties of the Job
To support and provide counselling to patients and their relatives on an individual and group basis. To work as part of a supportive and specialist team.
Job Responsibilities
The postholder will be part of the implementation of the psychological support service in line with NICE Guidance on Cancer Care Services, Improving Supportive and Palliative Care for Adults.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Completed a BACP approved Diploma in Counselling
* Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Experience (Essential)
* Experience of working as a qualified counsellor in the NHS or similar setting, with a wide variety of clients over the age of 16 presenting with mild to moderate levels of distress
* Experience in exercising clinical responsibility for clients' emotional care and treatment including maintaining confidentiality
* Experience of supporting people through loss and bereavement
* Experience of facilitating/leading 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Christchurch - The Macmillan Unit, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, BH255AX
Employer's Website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Part-time
Job Function
Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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