Counsellor/psychological Therapist

3 weeks ago


Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

**Counsellor/Psychological Therapist**:
**Band 6**:
**Main area**
- Counselling
- **Grade**
- Band 6
- **Contract**
- Permanent
- **Hours**
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Job ref**
- 201-22-1021-A**Site**
- IAPT Offices - West, Mid and East - mulitiple localities
- **Town**
- Countywide
- **Salary**
- £32,306 - £39,027 Per Annum
- **Salary period**
- Yearly
- **Closing**
- Today at 23:59Thank you for your interest in joining us at **Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.**

**We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.**

**_ Strategic Themes_**

**_ Great Care_**:

- We will deliver safe, high quality, consistent and personalised care based on best practice. We are working to be a responsive organisation that listens and learns._

**_ Great Organisation_**_ _**:

- We work to be a green organisation, and our sustainability plan will deliver NHS net zero targets. We will support quality care, research and innovation. All our work will be underpinned by clear and transparent principles and systems._

**_ Great People _**:

- We will work together with our staff to create an organisation that supports our collective health and wellbeing. We will attract, retain and develop great people, and embed a caring, open, inclusive and restorative just culture that supports us to deliver quality care._

**_ Great Partner_**:

- With our partners we will deliver health care that improves people’s quality of life, prevents ill health and reduces inequalities. We will spend our money wisely to achieve high quality outcomes that matter to local people._
- _At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

**_ The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19._**

**Job overview**:
**Main duties of the job**:
The post holder will work within our IAPT service. You will be an experienced counsellor and must hold a recognised counselling qualification, accreditation and have experience of working within the field of mental health. You will be expected to assess, formulate and implement NICE-recommended modalities of counselling. As a Counselling/Psychological Therapist you will be working with individuals experiencing low mood/depression. All IAPT counsellors/psychological therapists, are required to deliver high quality services through the use of routine outcome measures, evidence-based treatment, electronic record and data management systems. participation in clinical and management supervision. The post holder will be responsible for providing time-limited counselling to those service users who meet the service referral criteria. The duration of counselling interventions will be in accordance with the IAPT national guidelines and service expectations.

**Working for our organisation**:
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.

**Person specif



  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Counsellor/Psychological Therapist**: **Band 6**: **Main area** - Counselling - **Grade** - Band 6 - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Job ref** - 201-22-1021-A**Site** - IAPT Offices - West, Mid and East - mulitiple localities - **Town** - Countywide - **Salary** - £32,306 - £39,027 Per Annum - **Salary...

  • Senior Counsellor

    3 weeks ago


    Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Senior Counsellor**: **Band 7**: **Main area** - Counsellor and Supervisor - **Grade** - Band 7 - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Full time - Part time - Home or remote working 37.5 hours per week - **Job ref** - 201-23-687**Site** - Talking therapies Mid Cornwall - **Town** - Countywide / Remote Working - **Salary** - £43,742 - £50,056 per...


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you looking for on-the-job training to develop your skills as a psychological therapist? Do you share our CARE values (Compassionate services, Achieving high standards, Respecting individuals, Empowering people)? Then come join us as a CBTp (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for people with Psychosis) Trainee (Band 6). It is an exciting time to join...


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have exciting opportunities for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWP) to join Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Talking Therapies service for Anxiety and Depression. We are passionate about delivering high quality psychological therapy for people in our community and supporting the wellbeing and clinical development of our staff. The...


  • Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have exciting opportunities for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWP) to join Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Talking Therapies service for Anxiety and Depression. We are passionate about delivering high quality psychological therapy for people in our community and supporting the wellbeing and clinical development of our staff.The post...


  • Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are excited to be recruiting a new HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to become a valued member of our friendly Psychology and Psychological Therapies team within our Dementia and Older Peoples' Mental Health Service. This post has become available because the previous post holder progressed into one of the lead psychologist roles within our team....


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time

    An exciting new opportunity has opened for a Qualified High-Intensity Band 7 CBT Therapist to join a dynamic talking therapies NHS IAPT team based in Bodmin, Cornwall. This role is in-service only. The appointed Cognitive behavioural therapist will be able to start as soon as possible, working full-time hours each week for an initial 3-6 months with a view...


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Kernow Workforce Wellbeing Hub (KWWH) is looking for two highly motivated individuals with excellent communication skills to help our service support the needs of the Cornwall health and social care workforce. This KWWH is a trailblazing service formed under the new Cornwall and Isles of Scilly wide Integrated Care System. We are a small but dedicated...


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **DOPMH Consultant Practitioner Psychologist Band 8c**: **Band 8c**: **Main area** - DOPMH Consultant Practitioner Psychologist - **Grade** - Band 8c - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Job ref** - 201-22-1646**Site** - Bodmin Hospital - **Town** - Bodmin - **Salary** - £67,064 - £77,274 per annum - **Salary...


  • Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking 8 psychology graduates to undertake Masters level training as Clinical Associate Psychologists to expand and enhance access to psychological care within various teams in our Children's Mental Health Services. Training commences in October 2023CAPs are an exciting new psychology profession whose training has been approved as a Level 7 Degree...


  • Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking 8 psychology graduates to undertake Masters level training as Clinical Associate Psychologists to expand and enhance access to psychological care within various teams in our Adult Mental Health inpatient wards and crisis services. Training commences in October 2023CAPs are a highly valued new psychology profession whose training has been...


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Developmental Opportunity Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disability**: **Band 7 to Band 8a**: **Main area** - Developmental Opportunity Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disability - **Grade** - Band 7 to Band 8a - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Part time - 20 hours per week - **Job ref** - 201-22-1572**Site** - Carew House - **Town** - Bodmin -...


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Developmental Opportunity Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disability**: **Band 7 to Band 8a**: **Main area** - Developmental Opportunity Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disability - **Grade** - Band 7 to Band 8a - **Contract** - Permanent - **Hours** - Part time - 20 hours per week - **Job ref** - 201-22-1572**Site** - Carew House - **Town** - Bodmin -...


  • Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to work with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver care/interventions to clients who have a learning disability under the supervision of the team psychologist. This role covers the east locality of the county. Proposed interview date: to be confirmed Main duties of the job The assistant will: Carry out...

  • Senior Clinician

    3 weeks ago


    Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The post is held within the Centre for Mental Health and Justice which delivers four strands of clinical activity including the Homelessness Vulnerability Liaison Service (HVLS), the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Service, the Community Forensic Team and the OPD/IIRMS Services. In 2012 The Centre for Mental Health and Justice and took on the...


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Garner Ward is an established 16 bedded dementia inpatient ward with a multi-disciplinary team providing a assessment and treatment for those living with dementia and experiencing behaviours that challenge. We are looking for someone who is able to work under their own initiative, to motivate and encourage patients within a positive and active environment....

  • Team Secretary

    4 weeks ago


    Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Kernow Workforce Wellbeing Hub (KWWH) is looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills to provide a comprehensive range of secretarial and administrative duties to our new service as we support the Cornwall Health and Social care workforce. This KWWH is a trailblazing service formed under the new Cornwall and Isles of...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provision of Mental Health Services to an identified caseload of service users based within the Early Intervention in Psychosis service strand. The newly developing strand will offer advice and support for people who may be having some unusual experiences that are...


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary An opportunity has arisen within the East Early Intervention for Psychosis team for individuals with an interest in Psychosis to enhance their clinical skills in this specialist field. We would welcome applications from RMNs, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to engage with our caseload to help them achieve positive health...


  • Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary An opportunity has arisen within the East Early Intervention for Psychosis team for individuals with an interest in Psychosis to enhance their clinical skills in this specialist field. We would welcome applications from RMNs, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to engage with our caseload to help them achieve positive health...