Adult Counselling Therapist: Chronic Illness Support

NHS Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist to support adults with emotional and psychological difficulties.

The post requires registration with a recognised professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, BABCP) and a recognised counselling or related therapy qualification. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to understand and address the psychological impact of long-term physical health conditions.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or related therapy.
• Accredited and registered with a professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, BABCP).
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands psychological impact of long-term physical health conditions.
• Willing to work within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions to adults with emotional and psychological difficulties.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understand the psychological impact of long-term physical health conditions.

Skills

Counselling qualification

Accredited body

Experience with adults

Communication skills

MDT teamwork

Empathy

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist to support adults with emotional and psychological difficulties.

The post requires registration with a recognised professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, BABCP) and a recognised counselling or related therapy qualification. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to understand and address the psychological impact of long-term physical health conditions.