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. 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. 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. About us 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 teammates and colleagues. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year pa pr Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 7064715 Job locations Christchurch- The Macmillan Unit Fairmile Road Christchurch BH255AX Job description 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. Job description 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 and 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completed a BACP approved Diploma in Counselling and 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Christchurch- The Macmillan Unit Fairmile Road Christchurch BH255AX Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)