Cancer Care Counsellor: Compassionate Psychological Support

East And North Hertfordshire Nhs Trust; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is seeking an Oncology Counsellor to assess patients and provide specialized psychological interventions for cancer patients and their carers. The role involves liaising with the multidisciplinary team, running counselling sessions, and contributing to training and research within LJMC.

The post requires BACP accreditation, post-diploma counselling credentials, and robust CPD.

Qualifications

• Counselling skills to assess and intervene for cancer patients and their carers.
• Strong written and verbal communication with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain clear case notes and correspondence in line with policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan appropriate psychological interventions.
• Plan and implement counselling (up to six sessions) per patient needs.
• Organise caseload and potential therapeutic groups.
• Refer to other services as required and use clinical supervision.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.A.C.P accredited counsellor

Post diploma in counselling

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is seeking an Oncology Counsellor to assess patients and provide specialized psychological interventions for cancer patients and their carers. The role involves liaising with the multidisciplinary team, running counselling sessions, and contributing to training and research within LJMC.

The post requires BACP accreditation, post-diploma counselling credentials, and robust CPD.