Job summary Salary: Clinical Band 6, £36,276 - £43,683 per year pro rata (Actual salary: £21,765 £26,209) DBS Requirement: Enhanced check with Adult Barring List Do you want to be part of an excellent therapeutic counselling service where every day is different, where you can help people help themselves, and provide a platform for clients to make positive changes? We have an opportunity for a caring, compassionate, and committed professional to join our Wellbeing Team as a Counsellor. At Birmingham Hospice our teams are committed to improving the quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families and loved ones during one of the most challenging periods they will ever face. Our Counselling team is on an incredible journey. They are developing a new pioneering private service whilst also enhancing the service they provide for Hospice clients. Main duties of the job As part of the team, you will support groups, individuals, and the service, by providing holistic counselling to explore bereavement and grief for patients and their families known to the Hospice both pre and post bereavement, and for bereaved clients not known to the Hospice. You will provide a comprehensive, therapeutic service for clients referred by other professionals or who have self-referred, based upon psychological principles, working within the context of palliative care services and as indicated in NICE guidelines. Requirements A qualified counsellor who is registered with an approved professional counselling body (e.g. BACP) and with experience and understanding of the needs associated with loss, grief and bereavement. Advanced training in the theory and practice of counselling. Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy Significant experience of providing counselling Experience of clinical assessment in a counselling setting For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Surjit Heer, Wellbeing Team Lead at surjit.heerbirminghamhospice.org.uk. To view the full job description for this role and to apply for this vacancy please visit our vacancies website using the address below: https://www.birminghamhospice.org.uk/about-us/join-us About us Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses. We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access to the best specialist care and support - when, where and how they need it. Our vision is a future where everyone with a life-limiting illness will live and die with dignity and in comfort. Our mission is to enable more people from all communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life. During a recent CQC inspection our sites have been rated outstanding, with independent health care regulators highlighting that colleagues and services are caring, responsive and well-led. Our outstanding teams are passionate about providing the very best care, and patients and their loved ones are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of kindness, respect, innovation, togetherness, positivity and openness are at the centre of who we are, what we do and how we behave. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming, caring and supportive team. We are offering a competitive salary, with generous holiday allowance, a contribution pension scheme, and a commitment to investing in our people through employee benefits and ongoing professional development. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £21,765 to £26,209 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0060-25-0009 Job locations 76 Grange Road Erdington Birmingham B24 0DF Birmingham St. Marys Hospice 176 Raddlebarn Road Birmingham B29 7DA Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Happy to talk about Flexible Working Job Title: Counsellor Department: Wellbeing Hospice Band: A4C 6 Reports to: Wellbeing Lead DBS Required Enhanced Adult/Children Job Purpose To provide a counselling service for patients and their families known to the Hospice both pre and post bereavement To provide a counselling service for bereaved clients not known to the Hospice Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide a comprehensive, therapeutic service for clients referred by other professional staff or who have self-referred, based upon psychological principles, working within the context of palliative care services and as indicated in NICE guidelines. To identify the nature, severity and complexity of patients and families requirements through assessment to formulate and implement a plan for their care. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models. To undertake and implement risk assessment and risk management strategies for individual clients in line with HCP policies and procedures. To work as a team on the continuing development and improvement of the counselling service. To provide advice to other professionals within the service on the psychological aspects of risk assessment and management consistent with the clinicians level of competence. To exercise professional responsibility for the efficiency of all aspects of the service, including assessment and counselling. To communicate in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with emotive material, challenging client behaviours and distressing client presentation. To maintain clinical record in line with HCP policies and procedures. To complete clinical measures, patient outcome and patient satisfaction measures in line with HCP policies and procedures. To act in a largely autonomous way, operating within recognised professional guidelines and the framework of HCP service policies and procedures Managerial To take part in regular professional appraisal, identifying areas for continuing professional development To liaise with the team to ensure that the service runs effectively efficiently. To participate in a programme of regular audits of the service consistent with the aims of clinical governance and as directed by the service manager. To hold responsibility on a day-to-day basis for individual clinical work and the organisational and administrational requirements of the service. Teaching, Training and Supervision To receive regular clinical supervision and line management To take part in regular continuing professional development As directed by the counselling team lead, contribute to the teaching and training on bereavement, grief, and loss. To undertake mandatory training as defined by HCP policy. Research and Development General Duties 2 3 Confidentiality All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it. All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information records relating to individuals Equality and Diversity The Hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. The Hospice expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards. Health and Safety All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the workplace All employees must comply with all Hospice Health and Safety Procedures Infection Control The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by the Hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Information Governance All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to information governance, read the Hospices policies, procedures and guidance documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects them in their role. Professional Development All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal development plan with their Line Manager All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory training. Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults The Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate consultation in the light of business needs Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Happy to talk about Flexible Working Job Title: Counsellor Department: Wellbeing Hospice Band: A4C 6 Reports to: Wellbeing Lead DBS Required Enhanced Adult/Children Job Purpose To provide a counselling service for patients and their families known to the Hospice both pre and post bereavement To provide a counselling service for bereaved clients not known to the Hospice Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide a comprehensive, therapeutic service for clients referred by other professional staff or who have self-referred, based upon psychological principles, working within the context of palliative care services and as indicated in NICE guidelines. To identify the nature, severity and complexity of patients and families requirements through assessment to formulate and implement a plan for their care. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models. To undertake and implement risk assessment and risk management strategies for individual clients in line with HCP policies and procedures. To work as a team on the continuing development and improvement of the counselling service. To provide advice to other professionals within the service on the psychological aspects of risk assessment and management consistent with the clinicians level of competence. To exercise professional responsibility for the efficiency of all aspects of the service, including assessment and counselling. To communicate in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with emotive material, challenging client behaviours and distressing client presentation. To maintain clinical record in line with HCP policies and procedures. To complete clinical measures, patient outcome and patient satisfaction measures in line with HCP policies and procedures. To act in a largely autonomous way, operating within recognised professional guidelines and the framework of HCP service policies and procedures Managerial To take part in regular professional appraisal, identifying areas for continuing professional development To liaise with the team to ensure that the service runs effectively efficiently. To participate in a programme of regular audits of the service consistent with the aims of clinical governance and as directed by the service manager. To hold responsibility on a day-to-day basis for individual clinical work and the organisational and administrational requirements of the service. Teaching, Training and Supervision To receive regular clinical supervision and line management To take part in regular continuing professional development As directed by the counselling team lead, contribute to the teaching and training on bereavement, grief, and loss. To undertake mandatory training as defined by HCP policy. Research and Development General Duties 2 3 Confidentiality All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it. All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information records relating to individuals Equality and Diversity The Hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. The Hospice expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards. Health and Safety All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the workplace All employees must comply with all Hospice Health and Safety Procedures Infection Control The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by the Hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Information Governance All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to information governance, read the Hospices policies, procedures and guidance documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects them in their role. Professional Development All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal development plan with their Line Manager All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory training. Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults The Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate consultation in the light of business needs Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience of providing counselling Experience of clinical assessment in a counselling setting Experience and understanding of the needs associated with loss, grief and bereavement Desirable Experience of working with clients who have been bereaved and/or are at end of life Working with groups in a counselling setting Experience of delivering training Advanced practitioner skills in at least one model of psychological therapy. Skills in formal report writing. Previous experience with data input on IT systems. Qualifications Essential Qualified counsellor Registered with an approved, professional counselling body (e.g. BACP). Advanced training in the theory and practice of counselling. Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy Desirable Further training in bereavement and/or end of life counselling Further advanced training in a recognised model of psychological therapy e.g. IPT, DIT. Formal recognised training in the theory and practice of clinical supervision Personal Skills and Attributes Essential Approachable, non-judgemental, and empathetic Excellent organisation skills Ability to maintain sustained and intense concentration To use own initiative and work autonomously A, I, C To work well as part of a team Competent in IT skills and basic data input. 6 Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively. Commitment to continuing professional development and to reflexive clinical practice. Capacity to work in situations demanding careful clinical judgement. An understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity Self-awareness and an ability to recognise own stress Experience Essential Significant experience of providing counselling Experience of clinical assessment in a counselling setting Experience and understanding of the needs associated with loss, grief and bereavement Desirable Experience of working with clients who have been bereaved and/or are at end of life Working with groups in a counselling setting Experience of delivering training Advanced practitioner skills in at least one model of psychological therapy. Skills in formal report writing. Previous experience with data input on IT systems. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience of providing counselling Experience of clinical assessment in a counselling setting Experience and understanding of the needs associated with loss, grief and bereavement Desirable Experience of working with clients who have been bereaved and/or are at end of life Working with groups in a counselling setting Experience of delivering training Advanced practitioner skills in at least one model of psychological therapy. Skills in formal report writing. Previous experience with data input on IT systems. Qualifications Essential Qualified counsellor Registered with an approved, professional counselling body (e.g. BACP). Advanced training in the theory and practice of counselling. Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy Desirable Further training in bereavement and/or end of life counselling Further advanced training in a recognised model of psychological therapy e.g. IPT, DIT. Formal recognised training in the theory and practice of clinical supervision Personal Skills and Attributes Essential Approachable, non-judgemental, and empathetic Excellent organisation skills Ability to maintain sustained and intense concentration To use own initiative and work autonomously A, I, C To work well as part of a team Competent in IT skills and basic data input. 6 Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively. Commitment to continuing professional development and to reflexive clinical practice. Capacity to work in situations demanding careful clinical judgement. An understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity Self-awareness and an ability to recognise own stress Experience Essential Significant experience of providing counselling Experience of clinical assessment in a counselling setting Experience and understanding of the needs associated with loss, grief and bereavement Desirable Experience of working with clients who have been bereaved and/or are at end of life Working with groups in a counselling setting Experience of delivering training Advanced practitioner skills in at least one model of psychological therapy. Skills in formal report writing. Previous experience with data input on IT systems. 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 Birmingham Hospice Address 76 Grange Road Erdington Birmingham B24 0DF Employer's website https://www.birminghamhospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)