Psychotherapist

PROSPECT HOSPICE; Andover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Discounts with local retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing team

Induction, training and development

Job summary

Prospect Hospice in England is seeking a compassionate psychotherapist to provide specialist psychological support to patients and families facing serious illness, loss and end of life. The role sits in our Family Support Team and is 8 hours per week, with flexibility to meet service needs.

You will deliver specialist psychotherapy, contribute to care planning, and support staff through supervision and reflective practice within a multidisciplinary hospice setting.

Qualifications

• A recognised psychotherapy qualification and registration or accreditation with a recognised UK professional body.
• Experience delivering 1:1 psychotherapy in complex or emotionally demanding settings.
• Strong skills in assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention.
• Experience supporting people facing serious illness, trauma, grief or bereavement.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience within a clinical healthcare setting is preferred, with experience in palliative care or hospice care welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist 1:1 psychotherapy for patients and families with complex psychological needs.
• Support people experiencing distress related to diagnosis, illness progression, trauma, grief and loss.
• Contribute psychological expertise within multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning.
• Provide consultation, supervision and training to staff and volunteers.
• Lead reflective practice and staff support where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of psycho-spiritual services across the hospice.

Skills

1:1 psychotherapy

Assessment

Formulation

Therapeutic intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Supervision training

Education

Recognised psychotherapy qualification

Registration or accreditation with a UK professional body

Job description

At Prospect Hospice, we know that facing a life-limiting illness can bring profound emotional and psychological challenges - for patients, families and those who care for them.

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Psychotherapist to provide specialist psychological support to people navigating the complex emotional realities of serious illness, loss and end of life.

This is a meaningful opportunity to help people explore fear, grief, identity and resilience, while supporting clinical teams to deliver truly holistic hospice care.

Hours: 8 hours per week (with flexibility to meet service needs)

The role

Working as part of our Family Support Team and wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and intervention for patients and families experiencing complex emotional and psychological distress. Your work will help ensure that psychological and spiritual care remains fully integrated within our hospice services.

In this role you will:

• Provide specialist 1:1 psychotherapy for patients and families with complex psychological needs
• Support people experiencing distress related to diagnosis, illness progression, trauma, grief and loss
• Contribute psychological expertise within multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning
• Provide consultation, supervision and training to staff and volunteers
• Lead reflective practice and staff support where appropriate
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of psycho-spiritual services across the hospice

Through your expertise and compassion, you will help patients and families find ways to cope, adapt and maintain dignity during some of life's most difficult moments.

You will be an experienced psychotherapist who brings both professional expertise and emotional insight to your work.

You will have:

• A recognised psychotherapy qualification and registration or accreditation with a recognised UK professional body
• Experience delivering 1:1 psychotherapy in complex or emotionally demanding settings
• Strong skills in assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention
• Experience supporting people facing serious illness, trauma, grief or bereavement
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Experience within a clinical healthcare setting is preferred, with experience in palliative care, hospice care or a related healthcare environment particularly welcomed.

A values led, inclusive working environment

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata) plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
• Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team
• Supportive induction, training and development

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