Bank Counsellor

NHS Jobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs Teesside Hospice is seeking a Bank Counsellor to provide therapeutic support to Adults, Children and Young People referred to the Teesside Hospice Bereavement Counselling Service. The role may involve anticipatory grief work prior to death and delivery of counselling within local schools on a flexible, as-required basis.

The post holder will work to professional counselling standards, participate in supervision, and contribute to the service's education and outreach activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered with a professional body (BACP or equivalent).
• Experienced counsellor able to work short or long term with bereavement and loss.
• Commitment to continued professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• To work as a key member of the Bereavement Service to ensure a high-quality service delivery in an ethical and professional manner in line with the agreed Standard Operating Policy.
• To be a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent professional body.
• To be an experienced counsellor able to work both short or long term with clients and including experience of working with bereavement and loss.
• To deliver bereavement related education to external partners and organisations.
• To be responsible for a case load as agreed with Group Head of Counselling and service requirements.
• To have experience of assessing clients for risk and suitability, recognising the need to seek support in more difficult and complex situations from Head of Counselling and/or Supervisor.
• To work collaboratively with other members of the service, volunteers and wider Hospice as a whole to enable best support for patients and their families.
• To liaise with external agencies and referrers as necessary in a professional manner in line with agreed confidentiality guidelines.
• To maintain appropriate records to meet professional and Hospice guidelines and standards set by statuary bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• To engage in regular supervision in accordance with professional requirements.
• To maintain professional competence and ensure evidence-based practice by keeping updated with in house education, current research and development.
• Attend team meetings and inservice training as required, and be prepared to facilitate workshops, educational sessions and therapeutic groups as agreed with the Head of Bereavement.
• Counselling and service need.
• To demonstrate a commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• To carry out the role in accordance with the law, Hospice and service Policies and other relevant professional guidelines.

Education

Registered with BACP or equivalent professional body

Job description

The Bank Counsellor will provide therapeutic support to Adults, Children and Young People referred to the Teesside Hospice Bereavement Counselling Service, including individuals experiencing anticipatory grief prior to a death. As part of this flexible, asrequired role, the counsellor may also deliver counselling and emotional support within local schools, working with pupils, staff and wider school communities when requested. The post holder may contribute to the Hospices external education offer, delivering bereavementrelated training on an adhoc basis as required. They will work in accordance with professional counselling standards, the Bereavement Service Standard Operating Policy, and all relevant Hospice policies and procedures. The role supports the Group Head of Bereavement Counselling in maintaining the effective, safe and highquality delivery of the Bereavement Service.

General Duties

• To work as a key member of the Bereavement Service to ensure a high-quality service delivery in an ethical and professional manner in line with the agreed Standard Operating Policy.
• To be a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent professional body.
• To be an experienced counsellor able to work both short or long term with clients and including experience of working with bereavement and loss.
• To deliver bereavement related education to external partners and organisations.
• To be responsible for a case load as agreed with Group Head of Counselling and service requirements.
• To have experience of assessing clients for risk and suitability, recognising the need to seek support in more difficult and complex situations from Head of Counselling and/or Supervisor.
• To work collaboratively with other members of the service, volunteers and wider Hospice as a whole to enable best support for patients and their families.
• To liaise with external agencies and referrers as necessary in a professional manner in line with agreed confidentiality guidelines.
• To maintain appropriate records to meet professional and Hospice guidelines and standards set by statuary bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• To engage in regular supervision in accordance with professional requirements.
• To maintain professional competence and ensure evidence-based practice by keeping updated with in house education, current research and development.
• Attend team meetings and inservice training as required, and be prepared to facilitate workshops, educational sessions and therapeutic groups as agreed with the Head of Bereavement.
• Counselling and service need.
• To demonstrate a commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• To carry out the role in accordance with the law, Hospice and service Policies and other relevant professional guidelines.