Specialist Amputee Counsellor (Band 6) Part-Time

WhereToTalk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,682 - 46,580; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Specialist Counsellor to join their multidisciplinary team focusing on care for amputees. The role involves managing a caseload, providing emotional support, and assessing counselling needs. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to patient care. This part-time, permanent position offers a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional support under distressing circumstances.
• Ability to manage own caseload within service delivery standards.
• Skills in assessment of counselling needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment and manage own caseload.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their relatives.
• Assess counselling needs using clinical measures.
• Explain service procedures including consent and confidentiality.
• Write reports for service delivery and evaluation.
• Motivate and support patients during treatment.
• Plan and prioritize own workload.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Be an autonomous practitioner and accountable for clinical work.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Passion for providing quality service

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Specialist Counsellor to join their multidisciplinary team focusing on care for amputees. The role involves managing a caseload, providing emotional support, and assessing counselling needs. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to patient care. This part-time, permanent position offers a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year pro rata.