Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust (LPFT) delivers an NHS Talking Therapies service. An opportunity has arisen for a qualified counsellor Band 5 to join the Lincolnshire Talking Therapies service based in Lincoln although you may also be required to cover alternative bases to meet service need. The Service provides evidence-based interventions within a stepped care model, treating people with mild to moderate common mental health problems. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major national service, which has fundamentally changed the way in which psychological treatments are provided.
In return we can offer you: A well-established, friendly and supportive therapy team. Personal and Professional Development opportunities. Regular management and clinical supervision. Annual appraisal. Early access to our staff wellbeing service and psychology therapies. Excellent working environment. NHS Pension. NHS benefits. For further information regarding this post please contact Kashmir Moons, Team Manager for Lincoln Talking Therapies, on email k.moons@nhs.net or Lauren Andrews Lead counsellor/IPT on Lauren.andrews16@nhs.net CLOSING DATE: 7th February 2025
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work within a team environment and be thoroughly conversant with the use of clinical systems. The Band 5 counsellor will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing counselling for depression. The post holder will be expected to hold a clinical caseload and will be provided with clinical supervision.
Job responsibilities Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach. Undertake psychological assessments of patients referred to the service. Assessments will include identification of the patients problem, comprehensive risk assessment and identification of goals for therapy.
Training and Supervision To attend CPD and mandatory training provided by the Trust. To attend clinical supervision. To undertake DIT/IPT/CfD training if they don't already hold one of those.
Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulatory, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. IAPT, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of counselling and other agreed psychological therapies. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development. Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
General To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for Counselling (Roth and Pilling 2007). Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice. Basic understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma in counselling (therapeutic). Evidence of continued professional development. Meets the criteria for accreditation with BCAP.
Desirable Accreditation with BCAP.
Experience Essential Demonstrable evidence of supervised practice. Knowledge of a broad range of psychological therapies including time limited interventions. Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. Ability to manage own caseload and time. Ability to meet agreed/specifed service targets. Knowledge of the application of counselling in mental health practice.
Desirable Knowledge of and commitment to appropriate ethical framework. Interventions Counselling in a GP practice or Healthcare setting. Delivery of time limited interventions.
Skills Essential Good written and communication skills. A good level of analytical and judgemental skills. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to carry out assessment. Awareness of Child Safeguarding requirements. Awareness of adult safeguarding requirements. Understanding of common mental health problems and of current approaches to treatment e.g. NICE Guidelines.
Desirable IT skills. Worked in a service with agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Elm Lodge Beacon Lane Grantham NG31 9DF Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 274-11332-AC
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In return we can offer you: A well-established, friendly and supportive therapy team. Personal and Professional Development opportunities. Regular management and clinical supervision. Annual appraisal. Early access to our staff wellbeing service and psychology therapies. Excellent working environment. NHS Pension. NHS benefits. For further information regarding this post please contact Kashmir Moons, Team Manager for Lincoln Talking Therapies, on email k.moons@nhs.net or Lauren Andrews Lead counsellor/IPT on Lauren.andrews16@nhs.net CLOSING DATE: 7th February 2025
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work within a team environment and be thoroughly conversant with the use of clinical systems. The Band 5 counsellor will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing counselling for depression. The post holder will be expected to hold a clinical caseload and will be provided with clinical supervision.
Job responsibilities Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach. Undertake psychological assessments of patients referred to the service. Assessments will include identification of the patients problem, comprehensive risk assessment and identification of goals for therapy.
Training and Supervision To attend CPD and mandatory training provided by the Trust. To attend clinical supervision. To undertake DIT/IPT/CfD training if they don't already hold one of those.
Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulatory, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. IAPT, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of counselling and other agreed psychological therapies. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development. Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
General To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for Counselling (Roth and Pilling 2007). Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice. Basic understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma in counselling (therapeutic). Evidence of continued professional development. Meets the criteria for accreditation with BCAP.
Desirable Accreditation with BCAP.
Experience Essential Demonstrable evidence of supervised practice. Knowledge of a broad range of psychological therapies including time limited interventions. Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. Ability to manage own caseload and time. Ability to meet agreed/specifed service targets. Knowledge of the application of counselling in mental health practice.
Desirable Knowledge of and commitment to appropriate ethical framework. Interventions Counselling in a GP practice or Healthcare setting. Delivery of time limited interventions.
Skills Essential Good written and communication skills. A good level of analytical and judgemental skills. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to carry out assessment. Awareness of Child Safeguarding requirements. Awareness of adult safeguarding requirements. Understanding of common mental health problems and of current approaches to treatment e.g. NICE Guidelines.
Desirable IT skills. Worked in a service with agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Elm Lodge Beacon Lane Grantham NG31 9DF Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 274-11332-AC
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