Staff Counsellor/psychotherapist

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To provide a confidential counselling service to all employees who receive their Occupational Health Services from St. George’s University NHS Foundation Trust.

To respond professionally to staff requests for counselling, help or advice, and be available for consultation on any aspects of the staff support counselling service.

To contribute to a culture in which the appropriateness and value of staff counselling is recognised and ensure that the availability and confidentiality of the Staff counselling & Mediation Service is made known to all health care personnel.

To deliver group supervision/mentoring through reflective practice, as requested.

CORE CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE

Core qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy BACP/UKCP Accreditation

Computer literate

Experience in online therapy

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience of working online with individuals and groups

Experience of triaging and assessing clients for counselling

Experience of working as part of a MDT

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the following trust values, and their behaviour is expected to reflect this vision.

Excellent

Kind

Responsible

Respectful

The post holder is expected to actively promote and implement the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy

The postholder is expected to undertake the appropriate management responsibilities in accordance with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and to be aware of individual responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, and report, as necessary, any untoward accident, incident, or potentially hazardous environment.

The postholder is expected to sign agreement to the local Code of Conduct

Employees must comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.

Employees must always wear their identity badges to assist in maintaining the security of the hospital.

The post holder must always ensure confidentiality and be aware of their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act

The post holder is expected to always comply with professional codes of behaviour, and to understand and follow Trust policies.

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Respond professionally to staff requests for counselling, help or advice by offering short term counselling and referral to outside statutory or voluntary agencies as appropriate.

Elicit highly sensitive information from individuals who may be very distressed.

Implement a variety of counselling strategies in a range of different situations, based on experience and advanced training.

Define and formulate policy and care delivery strategies for this specialist area.

To contribute to the return to work of staff whose psychological health has resulted in absence from work.

Work closely with Occupational Health staff, where appropriate attend MDT meetings.

Liaise effectively and appropriately with other Trust staff who may be involved, e.g., Managers, HR Managers, Trade Unions, on a need to know basis, whilst guarding confidentiality

Provide post-trauma support following traumatic incidents in clinical & other areas as well as responding appropriately to individuals, offering both immediate and longer-term support.

ASSESSMENT AND DECISION MAKING, ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL SKILLS

Assess which problems can be addressed using short term counselling, or which problems need longer term or a more specialist input.

Act independently in making, often difficult, decisions with far reaching implications.

Assess risk of self-harming or suicidal behaviour, as well as possible risk to patients, relatives, or other staff

Make formal referrals of staff to NHS or outside agencies as necessary, e.g., to Psychiatrists, Psychotherapists, GPs, or the Occupational Health Department.

Demonstrate understanding of complex clinical issues.

In group work be able to understand problems at a systemic and contextual level, assessing the multiple factors that may contribute to an individual’s or group’s stress/distress particular to the stresses in a health care context.

MANAGEMENT and PLANNING SKILLS

Write up client case notes following therapy sessions.

Contribute to setting clear goals and performance standards for the Staff Support Counselling Service.

Balance and make decisions on priorities and case load and review regularly.

Maintain records and collect and analyse statistics, conduct audits and contribute to annual report.

Formulate, promote, monitor and audit good standards of staff support throughout the Trust.

Represent the department at internal and external meetings.

Undertake regular clinical supervision and professional/self-development on a continuous basis, adhering to the BACP code of Ethics and Practice for Counsellors.

EDUCATIONAL SKILLS

Design and deliver training programmes on a range of topics e.g., Stress Management, mindfulness, burnout, and moral injury.

Identify training and development needs of groups of st

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