St Peters Hospice are looking for experienced Band 7 Senior Psychological Therapists to join their Psychological Therapies Team (PTT). The Psychological Therapy team works with adults and children, individually and in groups. We work face to face with our patients and clients, in our therapy rooms, in their homes or on the inpatient unit as well as remotely. The team are supported by a dedicated group of volunteers so there is the opportunity for formal and informal supervision. We are looking for therapists with energy, enthusiasm, and experience of working in a dynamic team. You will be an excellent and empathetic communicator who is a supportive team member. Someone who can work with others to develop services, work dynamically in the ever-changing mental health landscape and support, and educate the organisation with psychologically informed practice. You will be qualified to work with adults and children. The work the team does can be challenging; supporting those affected by the psychological effects of an incurable illness and bereavement. These individuals might be living with existing mental health challenges as well as complex social circumstances. We are looking for someone who feels they will be able to flourish and contribute to this challenging context.
Main duties of the job
To work with a caseload of complex referrals across the hospice providing psychological therapy to individuals and groups, face to face and remotely. To work with adults, children and young people at the Brentry site, outpatient services and in the community. The Therapist will work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the holistic needs of patients, clients (including children and young people) are identified and met through the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions. As part of the Psychological Therapies Team (PTT), the Therapist will provide clinical supervision on a formal and informal basis to PTT volunteers and students and other clinical staff as required. To contribute to the learning and development of clinical staff and volunteers to support a psychologically informed approach to working with people affected by a life limiting illness.
About us
St Peter's Hospice is a well-loved hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services, in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Every year St Peter's Hospice makes a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families when it matters most. Many of our staff work directly with patients and their families in nursing, health care and medical jobs. Others raise money to support patient care through our chain of over 40 charity shops and our fundraising activities. Our aim is to provide an inclusive, safe and healthy workplace that boosts creativity and motivation. Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence, that was built with the generous support of the people of Bristol. Beyond our Inpatient Unit, you'll find our team in homes and on the phone 24/7. More recently in response to the pandemic we have moved some services online to continue support for our patients. The Hospice is also a centre of educational excellence and we teach other healthcare professionals about how to care for people at the end of their lives, supporting the NHS and care homes provide end of life care.
Job responsibilities
Clinical: The post-holder will be a highly skilled autonomous practitioner, managing a complex caseload using clinical judgment, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support their work with people affected by life limiting illness and bereavement. To plan, provide and develop specialist patient-centred psychological interventions for patients, clients (including children and young people) under the care of the hospice and/or affected by a life limiting illness and bereavement. Take a designated role in local service leadership and development e.g. education, Children and Young People, group work, condition specific specialism. As part of the PTT to accept, assess and plan interventions for patients and family members including the bereaved. To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of referred patients, organising this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and best use of time. To provide both 1:1 and group-based interventions, face to face and virtually. To maintain accurate and timely records of client interventions within client notes. To respect all materials produced in the therapy process and where appropriate record and store all materials in accordance with professional guidelines. Maintain statistical data where required. To participate in relevant clinical meetings regarding multi professional care planning and implementation. To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and to participate in team meetings particularly in relation to own specialist area. Work as an integrated and collaborative team member, respecting others ways of working and holding in mind other assessment, treatment and support which may be being provided alongside psychological therapy input. To communicate effectively and sensitively with all service users and team members. To provide cover for colleagues as required and appropriate. To take responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and adults and to safeguard and promote their welfare in accordance with current legislation, statutory guidance and hospice policies and procedures. To undertake safeguarding training and receive safeguarding supervision appropriate to their role. To conform to the professional standards set by your regulatory professional body. You are required to ensure your registration to practice is current and you maintain continuous professional development. To have access to and maintain confidentiality when dealing with confidential data on staff, patients and services within St Peters Hospice. Failure to maintain confidentiality will lead to disciplinary action, which could ultimately lead to dismissal. To keep up to date on all matters relating to Hospice procedure and policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Relevant post graduate professional qualification e.g. Counsellor; Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist, Psychological practitioner.
* Practitioner must be qualified to work with adults and children.
* Membership of a relevant professional body such as BPS, BACP, BAMT, BAAT, HCPC.
* Supervision Qualification
* Area or areas of specialism relevant to role such as, pain management, working with dementia or trauma informed therapy.
Experience
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Working in an organisation
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Experience at Band 7 level or equivalent
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies both locally and nationally
* Working with loss/ bereavement
* Delivering supervision
* Experience in supervising in a palliative care setting
Additional Criteria
* High level of communication and interpersonal skills
* Assessment and formulation of care planning
* Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own caseload; excellent time management
* Experience of presenting to or teaching groups
* Ability to undertake research and/or interpret research in an area of specialist care
Additional Criteria
* An understanding and empathy for the work of the Hospice
* Driving license and own transport
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.
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