Senior Counsellor – NHS Talking Therapies (Band 7) Flexible Hours

Transformation Unit; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Counsellor within the NHS Talking Therapies service. The post requires a diploma in counselling, BACP accreditation, and training in a Talking Therapies Modality.

The service focuses on high quality therapy for mild to moderate anxiety and depression, offering face-to-face, online and telephone sessions and supportive supervision.

Qualifications

• Diploma level qualification in counselling from a BACP accredited course.
• BACP or equivalent accreditation.
• Training in a Talking Therapies Modality.
• NHS Talking Therapies experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high intensity counselling to clients with anxiety and depression.
• Deliver face-to-face, online and telephone sessions.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety according to service policies.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in supervision.
• Support equality and access using interpreters when needed.

Skills

Counselling experience

Risk assessment

Diversity & equality

Communication skills

Education

Master’s level counselling/psychotherapy

NHS accreditation (BACP/UKCP/ACC/NCS)

Postgraduate qualification hours (450+ hours)

CPD evidence

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Counsellor within the NHS Talking Therapies service. The post requires a diploma in counselling, BACP accreditation, and training in a Talking Therapies Modality.

The service focuses on high quality therapy for mild to moderate anxiety and depression, offering face-to-face, online and telephone sessions and supportive supervision.