Counsellor

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT NHS); Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS mental health service is seeking a qualified counsellor (Band 5 or Band 6) to join their team in Spalding. This role involves providing evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues within a supportive environment. Candidates will enjoy opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision. The deadline for applications is October 5, 2025.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Regular management and clinical supervision

Early access to staff wellbeing services

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• Hold a clinical caseload and provide clinical supervision.
• Continue professional development in Talking Therapies.
• Be accredited with a professional body for Band 6.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling for depression as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Responsible for training and supervision of colleagues for Band 6.
• Work within a stepped care model treating mild to moderate mental health problems.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work within a team environment

Conversant with clinical systems

Education

Qualified counsellor (Band 5 or Band 6)

Job description

Overview

Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust (LPFT) delivers an NHS Talking Therapies service. An opportunity has arisen for a qualified counsellor Band 5 or Band 6 to join the Lincolnshire Talking Therapies service based in Spalding, with potential to cover other bases to meet service need. The Service provides evidence-based interventions within a stepped care model, treating people with mild to moderate common mental health problems. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major national service that has fundamentally changed the way psychological treatments are provided.

In Return We Can Offer You

• A well-established, friendly and supportive therapy team.
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities.
• Regular management and clinical supervision.
• Annual appraisal.
• Early access to our staff wellbeing service and psychology therapies.
• Excellent working environment.
• NHS Pension.
• NHS benefits.

Contacts and How to Apply

For further information regarding this post please contact Barbara Keogh, Team Manager for Spalding Talking Therapies, on 01775 761855, 07976 279390 or email [e-mail]. Closing date: 5 October 2025.

Responsibilities

The Band 5 counsellor will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing counselling for depression. The post holder will be expected to hold a clinical caseload and will be provided with clinical supervision. The service will provide the relevant training to acquire a qualification in a Talking Therapies modality (cfc/IPT/ccfd).

To acquire the Band 6 post, the candidate will need to continue to hold a caseload, be accredited with a professional body, complete and pass a qualification in a Talking Therapy modality (cfc/IPT/ccfd). They will be responsible for providing clinical supervision to counselling colleagues.

Qualifications/Requirements

Qualified counsellor (Band 5 or Band 6). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work within a team environment; thoroughly conversant with the use of clinical systems.

About the Trust

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, serving a population of over 766,000. Our people lie at the heart of everything we do. We are recognised for strong staff morale and compassionate, inclusive care.

Additional Information

This is a role offering flexible working options and a range of training and promotion opportunities across professions. We support diversity, have active staff networks, and are committed to staff wellbeing and development.