Talking Therapies Counsellor

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust's NHS Bury Talking Therapies is seeking an experienced Counsellor to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

The post is 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements where possible. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and some appointments outside core hours may be required to meet patient needs. This role offers supportive colleagues and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• To provide effective counselling for mild to moderate anxiety and depression in line with Talking Therapies evidence based practice.
• To work as a member of the team and contribute to good team cohesion.
• To undertake safeguarding and risk assessments where required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults with mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression.
• Work as a member of the team and contribute to good team cohesion.
• Undertake safeguarding and risk assessments where required.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Counsellor to join NHS Bury Talking Therapies. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults in need of psychological treatments for mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression. The role offers the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team committed to delivering excellent patient care and continually improving the services we provide.

You will join a friendly and supportive team within a wider service that shares a culture of compassion, collaboration, and care for both colleagues and patients. Our core service hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; however, as a service committed to promoting diversity and supporting work-life balance, we offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible to help staff balance their professional and personal commitments.

This post is offered at 37.5 hours per week, although part-time hours may be considered for the, considering both the needs of the successful applicant and those of the service. As part of our commitment to improving access to psychological therapies, there is an expectation that the post holder will contribute to the delivery of some appointments outside of core hours to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician seeking to develop their career within a supportive, forward-thinking and ambitious NHS Talking Therapies service.

To provide effective counselling for mild to moderate anxiety and depression in line with Talking Therapies evidence based practice.

To work as a member of the team and contribute to good team cohesion.

To undertake safeguarding and risk assessments where required.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post.

NHS Bury Talking Therapies is a well-established and service with a strong reputation for teamwork, and clinical innovation. We are committed to ensuring that people can access timely, effective psychological therapies and are proud of our collaborative culture, where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to develop their skills and interests.

We are committed to supporting staff development and offer a range of training and continuing professional development opportunities. The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision, peer support, and ongoing learning opportunities to further develop their therapeutic skills and knowledge.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rossella Nicosia Job title: Team manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 716 2222

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