Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Carmarthenshire Bereavement Support Services.
We are advertising for a Senior Bereavement/ Specialist Palliative Care Counselling Co-ordinator.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of cost-effective pre and post, adult and child bereavement/specialist palliative care counselling without direct supervision. This will be based upon evidence-based practice in line with the legal requirements, statutory and Health Board policies relating to practice.
You will be responsible for ensuring that clients receive a safe, individualised and effective service by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care. You will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members, contribute to developing and maintaining the service philosophy for both adults and children working within the hospital environment and in the community.
You will be responsible for the management, supervision and co-ordination of counsellors/volunteers/students' caseloads, development of their practice as well as their personal development.
Main duties of the job
Participate in the maintenance and development of high quality support and care to clients within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.
Research evidence, best practice and expert clinical judgement will underpin this service.
Have supported responsibility for managing a defined caseload without direct supervision.
The post-holder will assess, monitor and co-ordinate a holistic, individualised, therapeutic programme of care in partnership with clients, and professionals appropriate to need, context and culture. The aim of this is to empower and promote health. This will be performed utilising recognised assessment tools as well as clinical judgement and an identified model of health promotion.
Establish, and on-going development of, an educational programme for the teaching of professionals across the Health Board.
Act as the Service Lead whilst attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Acknowledge and promote best practice, whilst recognising and reporting appropriately unsafe practice.
Provide accurate information tailored to individual need and understanding clients regarding the pre and post bereavement process.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Date posted
24 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,840 to £53,602 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
100-ACS037-0325
Job locations
Ty Cymorth, Glangwilli General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 11/04/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Relevant Diploma Adult/Child Counselling or equivalent
* Accredited with BACP
* Qualification in Supervision for Adult/Child counsellors to master's level
* Evidence of relevant Grief/End of Life practice together with Adult/Child counselling
Desirable
* Related Counselling qualifications
* Experience of working in the NHS/Hospice setting
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in Adult/Child Grief/End of Life/Bereavement Counselling
* Experience of Receiving Clinical Supervision
* Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
* Evidence of broad spectrum of relevant Adult/Child/End of Life counselling experience
* Evidence of supervision practice
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Ty Cymorth, Glangwilli General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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