Counsellor - Children'S And Families

5 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Nhs Full time

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustUniversity Hospitals Dorset have an exciting opportunity to join the Patient and Family Support Team at the Macmillan Unit as a counsellor, with a focus on Children and Families.
Base Location: Christchurch Hospital - Macmillan unit
Interview Date: 24th March 2025
Main duties of the jobThe counsellor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support and counselling to patients, their partners, children and families who have been referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Team.The counsellor also provides pre and post-bereavement support and counselling.The postholder will be part of the implementation of the psychological support service in line with NICE Guidance on Cancer Care Services, Improving Supportive and Palliative Care for Adults.Job responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person SpecificationQualificationsCompleted a BACP approved Diploma in Counselling.Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).Training in Clinical Supervision.ExperienceExperience of working as a qualified counsellor in the NHS or similar setting, with a wide variety of clients including children and young people presenting with mild to moderate levels of distress.Experience in exercising clinical responsibility for clients' emotional care and treatment including maintaining confidentiality.Experience of supporting people through loss and bereavement.Experience of facilitating/leading groups.Experience in working with people diagnosed with cancer, people under palliative care services, and/or their families.Experience of delivering training.SkillsHighly developed interpersonal skills, including listening, empathy and advocacy.Good planning and organisational skills.Ability to manage own caseload and time.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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