We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated Counsellor to join the UHD Staff Psychological Support and Counselling Service. The successful applicant needs to have demonstrated experience of providing short-term pre and post bereavement support and Counselling in both individual and group settings.
You must have excellent clinical counselling skills, be a good communicator and have a keen interest in health and well-being. You should be able to work effectively alone, and as part of the multidisciplinary team. You will have achieved BACP (or equivalent) Accreditation, or have submitted and be awaiting the outcome.
The role will hold a clinical caseload providing assessments and psychological interventions for pre and post bereavement related difficulties. You will also be working closely with the Psychological Support and Counselling Service in developing a holistic proactive approach across the Trust.
The post-holder will be reporting to the Senior Counsellor and Clinical Lead for the Psychological Support and Counselling Service.
Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital. Cross site working is required
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Mar 2025
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