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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen, for someone to join our team of cancer counsellors at ESNEFT. We are looking for a motivated and experienced counsellor with the skills to offer therapeutic support to cancer patients and their relatives.</p>
<p>As part of a cross site collaborative counselling service, you will work 34 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, based in the Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre at Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals. Subject to room availability and needs of the service you will work at least 2 days at Colchester (Monday and Tuesday) and 1 day in Ipswich (Wednesday or Friday). Other time can be worked from home. Regular outreach clinics are held in Clacton and counsellors also provide telephone support from home.</p>
<p>You are required to have previous experience of working as a counsellor, ideally in a secondary care setting. You will be BACP accredited or working towards accreditation with substantial experience of counselling clients and time-limited work. You will support cancer patients and their loved ones who may present with a range of needs, such as trauma, grief and loss to effectively manage the challenges and ethical dilemmas presented in this area of work.</p>
<p>Macmillan supports learning, development and networking, through access to education grants, events/ conferences and an online learning platform.</p>
<p>If you have the expertise and passion, we look forward to hearing from you!</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team, including counsellors, clinical nurse specialists, doctors, information staff and volunteers. Part of the role will be to facilitate education, clinical supervision and reflective practice to cancer services staff, as well as raise the awareness of the benefits of counselling to other health professionals.</p>
<p>You will have the ability to be flexible, have good organisational and problem-solving skills; prioritising workload effectively and working collaboratively to continually evaluate and improve services. Working independently you will be responsible for the administrative duties, record keeping and data collection and analysis associated with the role. You will lead on the bookings of the clients referred and liaise with the Wellbeing centre staff regarding room bookings. You will be confident in multi-tasking and able to demonstrate excellent IT and telephone skills.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.</p>   <p>We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.</p>   <p>We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.</p>   <p>Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.</p>   <p>Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.</p>   <p>We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. </p>   <p>Find out about living and working here - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>432-HR659-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Colchester and Ipswich hospitals</p>
            <p>Colchester and Ipswich</p>
            <p>CO4 5JL</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Significant demonstrable post qualification experience as  a counsellor.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a healthcare environment</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience of  counselling in a cancer care</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>BACP / UKCP accredited counsellor or working towards  accreditation</li>
        
        <li>Qualified Counsellor who has completed a BACP  accredited or equivalent course.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Supervision qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Proven ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions  and techniques.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of specialist therapeutic techniques acquired  through continual professional development.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Specialist training in  therapeutic techniques used  in loss/bereavement or  cancer care.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Significant demonstrable post qualification experience as  a counsellor.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a healthcare environment</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous experience of  counselling in a cancer care</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>BACP / UKCP accredited counsellor or working towards  accreditation</li>
          
          <li>Qualified Counsellor who has completed a BACP  accredited or equivalent course.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Supervision qualification</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Proven ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions  and techniques.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of specialist therapeutic techniques acquired  through continual professional development.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Specialist training in  therapeutic techniques used  in loss/bereavement or  cancer care.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This 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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This 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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Colchester and Ipswich hospitals</p>
            <p>Colchester and Ipswich</p>
            <p>CO4 5JL</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Colchester and Ipswich hospitals</p>
                    <p>Colchester and Ipswich</p>
                    <p>CO4 5JL</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Cancer Counsellor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a qualified Counsellor for Depression (CfD) looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Nouvita Healthcare is seeking dedicated, sessional counsellors to join our growing<strong>NHS Talking Therapies</strong>team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults experiencing common mental health issues.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.</p><p>We are committed to:</p><p>Delivering high-quality mental health services</p><p>Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes</p><p>Supporting staff development and wellbeing</p><p>Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do</p><p></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 August 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £25 a session
      
    </p>
  
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Home or remote working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>L0012-25-0018</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
            <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>- BACP membership (Accreditation or working towards it)</li>
        
        <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
        
        <li>- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience</li>
        
        <li>- Experience delivering time-limited counselling</li>
        
        <li>- Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills</li>
        
        <li>- Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
          
          <li>- A flexible, client-focused approach</li>
          
          <li>- A solid understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding</li>
          
          <li>- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- BACP membership (Accreditation or working towards it)</li>
          
          <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
          
          <li>- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience</li>
          
          <li>- Experience delivering time-limited counselling</li>
          
          <li>- Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills</li>
          
          <li>- Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>- Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
            
            <li>- A flexible, client-focused approach</li>
            
            <li>- A solid understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding</li>
            
            <li>- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This 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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This 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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
            <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://nouvita.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
                    <p>Hatfield</p>
          <p>Hertfordshire</p>
          <p>AL100BU</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://nouvita.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Sessional Counsellor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Genetic/Genomic Counsellor to join the NWTRGS Cancer Genetics team in delivering a comprehensive, equitable clinical genomic and counselling service for people with, or at-risk of, inherited cancer.</p> <p>The post holder will have experience in genetic/genomic counselling and will manage an independent caseload of diagnostic, pre-symptomatic and urgent cancer cases. They will have on-call responsibilities which include managing urgent cases and being able to answer appropriate queries.</p> <p>As a member of the Cancer Genetics Team, the post holder will also be involved in providing cancer risk assessment advice and guidance and be responsible for preparing for and attending relevant MDTs. The post holder may also be involved in a specialist cancer clinic depending on the needs of the service. They will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the scientific, medical, and psychological aspects of Clinical Genetics. The post holder will work alongside other clinicians within the department, as well as other healthcare professionals, including mainstream colleagues. The post holder should already hold or be working toward professional UK registration.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> Provide genetic/genomic counselling using different communication modalities such as in-person, virtual and telephone consultations (including preparation and planning for consultation and post clinic follow-up)</p> <p> Accurately document family history using paper and appropriate computer systems such as Phenotips</p> <p> Keep up-to-date and clear records</p> <p> Make appropriate referrals for patients</p> <p> Maintain a log of all patients seen</p> <p> Take a lead role in clinic appointments</p> <p> Support and work alongside cancer mainstream colleagues in the region</p> <p> Order genetic tests where appropriate</p> <p> Liaise with other healthcare professionals</p> <p> Be responsible for preparation of, attending and presenting cases at MDT meetings</p> <p> May triage referrals of patients to the service within their area of expertise, using appropriate protocols</p> <p> Risk assessment within their area of expertise using appropriate software</p> <p> Act as a cancer genetics resource and participate in teaching of genetics to other healthcare professionals/students or patient/public groups.</p> <p> Be responsible for overseeing some of the cancer team database/spreadsheets of known pathogenic/likely pathogenic carriers for cancer predisposition syndromes</p> <p> Contribute to service development, audit and studies</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.</p>
<p>Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.</p>
<p>We run major acute services at:</p>
<ul>
<li>Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&amp;E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK</li>
<li>St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease</li>
<li>Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice</li>
<li>Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.</li>
</ul>
<p>We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.</p>
      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £53,751 to £60,651 a year
      
        Per annum incl HCAS pr rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>337-NP-9021DG</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Northwest Thames Regional Genetic Service, 8th Floor, Northwick Park Hospital</p>
      <p>Watford road</p>
      <p>Harrow</p>
            <p>HA1 3UJ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Education/ Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oEducated to Master's Level with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in cancer genetics AND Genetic counsellor  Registration with HCPC or AHCS (or be working towards registration)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oCounselling skills qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge and experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oSpecialist interest in cancer genetics as demonstrated through clinical expertise and/or research</li>
        
        <li>oExperience in genetic counselling, at level of Trainee Genetic Counsellor or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of managing an individual caseload</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oPrevious experience as a band 7 genetic counsellor</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of teaching</li>
          
          <li>oExperience in working in cancer genetics</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills, abilities and attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oDemonstrate ability to receive and present highly complex information verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload</li>
        
        <li>oWorks within AGNC and AHCS code of ethics and scope of practice</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to work under pressure</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to use all relevant computer/ IT programs</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to review current literature and apply new data to risk analysis</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team</li>
        
        <li>oExcellent organisational skills, attention to detail and recognition of the importance of record keeping</li>
        
        <li>oExcellent verbal and written communication and listening skills</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oProven ability to educate genetic and non-genetic healthcare professionals</li>
          
          <li>oAttending of, taking minutes, leading and /or organise multidisciplinary meetings/clinics.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          HEART values
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Education/ Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oEducated to Master's Level with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in cancer genetics AND Genetic counsellor  Registration with HCPC or AHCS (or be working towards registration)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oCounselling skills qualification</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge and experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oSpecialist interest in cancer genetics as demonstrated through clinical expertise and/or research</li>
          
          <li>oExperience in genetic counselling, at level of Trainee Genetic Counsellor or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of managing an individual caseload</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oPrevious experience as a band 7 genetic counsellor</li>
            
            <li>oExperience of teaching</li>
            
            <li>oExperience in working in cancer genetics</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills, abilities and attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oDemonstrate ability to receive and present highly complex information verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload</li>
          
          <li>oWorks within AGNC and AHCS code of ethics and scope of practice</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to work under pressure</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to use all relevant computer/ IT programs</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to review current literature and apply new data to risk analysis</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team</li>
          
          <li>oExcellent organisational skills, attention to detail and recognition of the importance of record keeping</li>
          
          <li>oExcellent verbal and written communication and listening skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oProven ability to educate genetic and non-genetic healthcare professionals</li>
            
            <li>oAttending of, taking minutes, leading and /or organise multidisciplinary meetings/clinics.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            HEART values
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This 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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This 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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Northwest Thames Regional Genetic Service, 8th Floor, Northwick Park Hospital</p>
      <p>Watford road</p>
      <p>Harrow</p>
            <p>HA1 3UJ</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Northwest Thames Regional Genetic Service, 8th Floor, Northwick Park Hospital</p>
          <p>Watford road</p>
          <p>Harrow</p>
                    <p>HA1 3UJ</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Genetic Counsellor

Counsellor/Psychotherapist - CYP 

Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) or Psychotherapist

Sheffield Talking Therapies Counsellor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An opportunity has arisen to work in an exciting and dynamic service providing high intensity psychological interventions for the North Lincs Talking Therapies team.</p>
<p>We are looking for a psychotherapeutic counsellor who has the energy, enthusiasm, and skills to join our team who is committed to making a difference within the RDaSH Talking Therapies service. The service has been well established providing a stepped care, evidenced-based model for the treatment of people with common mental health problems. You will be hard-working and able to meet specified targets, in order to deliver a high quality talking therapies service.</p>
<p><strong>It is essential for applicants to be trained in the NHS Talking Therapies counselling modality Counselling for Depression, and hold relevant registration/accreditation.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To provide a qualified specialist psychological therapy service to clients in the modality of Counselling for Depression. This involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, within one or more psychological therapy models specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression manual.</p>
<p>It will involve supervision of other colleagues as appropriate.</p>
<p>The post holder works autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.</p> <p>We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.</p> <p>We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.</p> <p>We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy…</a></p> <p>To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:</p> <p><a href="https://workwithrdash.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://workwithrdash.co.uk/</a></p> <p>We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q</a></p> <p>The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook" target="_blank">https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>11 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>376-NLTT-0181</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>North Lincs Talking Therapies</p>
      <p>19 Market Hill</p>
      <p>Scunthorpe</p>
            <p>DN15 6SS</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role</p> <p>We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role</p> <p>We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Recognised/accredited  postgraduate level training in a  psychological therapy as specified  in one of the Appendices, specific  to job title</li>
        
        <li>Professionally registered /  accredited as specified in the  same Appendix, specific to job  title</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of specialist  psychological assessment and  treatment of clients within an  NHS Talking Therapies service</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with a  variety of client groups and  presenting problems that reflect a  range of clinical severity including  maintaining a high degree of  professionalism in the face of  highly emotive and distressing  problems, verbal abuse and the  threat of physical abuse.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience at working with one or  more NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological  therapies at a specialist level</li>
        
        <li>High -level knowledge of the  theory and practice of one or  more NHS Talking Therapies  recognised psychological  therapies.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of effective care  pathway navigation across  primary and secondary care  psychological therapies services</li>
        
        <li>Experience at working with one or  more NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological  therapies at a specialist level</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Recognised/accredited  postgraduate level training in a  psychological therapy as specified  in one of the Appendices, specific  to job title</li>
          
          <li>Professionally registered /  accredited as specified in the  same Appendix, specific to job  title</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of specialist  psychological assessment and  treatment of clients within an  NHS Talking Therapies service</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with a  variety of client groups and  presenting problems that reflect a  range of clinical severity including  maintaining a high degree of  professionalism in the face of  highly emotive and distressing  problems, verbal abuse and the  threat of physical abuse.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience at working with one or  more NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological  therapies at a specialist level</li>
          
          <li>High -level knowledge of the  theory and practice of one or  more NHS Talking Therapies  recognised psychological  therapies.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of effective care  pathway navigation across  primary and secondary care  psychological therapies services</li>
          
          <li>Experience at working with one or  more NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological  therapies at a specialist level</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This 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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This 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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>North Lincs Talking Therapies</p>
      <p>19 Market Hill</p>
      <p>Scunthorpe</p>
            <p>DN15 6SS</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>North Lincs Talking Therapies</p>
          <p>19 Market Hill</p>
          <p>Scunthorpe</p>
                    <p>DN15 6SS</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Qualified High Intensity Therapist (Band 7) - Counsellor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you an experienced and accredited counselling professional looking to take the next step in leadership? Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be launching a newNHS-commissioned Talking Therapiesservice in Hertfordshire and we are looking for a dynamicLead Counsellorto play a pivotal role in its success.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter in accessible, high-quality mental health care. Youll help build, shape, and deliver a compassionate, forward-thinking counselling service working closely with colleagues, GPs, NHS partners, and the wider community.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>What Youll Be Doing</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Provide Clinical Leadershipto counsellors, trainees, and other therapy professionals</p></li> <li><p>Ensure Safe &amp; Effective Supervision, overseeing the structure and quality of clinical supervision</p></li> <li><p>Deliver Specialist Therapyfor complex presentations within the service</p></li> <li><p>Support Service Developmentby creating new interventions, guiding best practice, and driving innovation within the counselling modalities</p></li> <li><p>Collaborate with NHS Partners(including Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust and GPs)</p></li> <li><p>Lead Recruitment &amp; Workforce Development, helping build and train our team</p></li> <li><p>Promote Mental Health Awarenessthrough community events, training, and public engagement</p></li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.</p><p>We are committed to:</p><p>Delivering high-quality mental health services</p><p>Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes</p><p>Supporting staff development and wellbeing</p><p>Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 August 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,000 a year
      
    </p>
  
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>L0012-25-0017</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
            <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Why Join Nouvita Healthcare?</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Be part of abrand-new, values-led Talking Therapies service</p></li> <li><p>Play akey leadership rolefrom day one</p></li> <li><p>Work in asupportive, multidisciplinary environment</p></li> <li><p>Contribute togenuinely meaningful mental health transformation</p></li> <li><p>Opportunities for continuedprofessional development and innovation</p></li></ul><p>If you're ready to make a difference and shape the future of psychological therapies in Hertfordshire,wed love to hear from you.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Why Join Nouvita Healthcare?</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Be part of abrand-new, values-led Talking Therapies service</p></li> <li><p>Play akey leadership rolefrom day one</p></li> <li><p>Work in asupportive, multidisciplinary environment</p></li> <li><p>Contribute togenuinely meaningful mental health transformation</p></li> <li><p>Opportunities for continuedprofessional development and innovation</p></li></ul><p>If you're ready to make a difference and shape the future of psychological therapies in Hertfordshire,wed love to hear from you.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>What Were Looking For:</li>
        
        <li>Completed training in Counselling for Depression (essential) </li>
        
        <li>One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual): British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited; United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) Accreditation; National Counselling Society (NCS) Accredited Professional registrants, British Psychoanalytic Council Registered.</li>
        
        <li>Proven experience in clinical leadership and supervision</li>
        
        <li>Skilled in working with complex presentations</li>
        
        <li>In-depth knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT)</li>
        
        <li>Passion for service development, workforce growth, and patient care</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire County</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Completed training in Counselling for Depression - CfD  </li>
        
        <li>One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual): </li>
        
        <li>British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited; United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) Accreditation; National Counselling Society (NCS) Accredited Professional registrants, British Psychoanalytic Council Registered.</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire County</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>In-depth knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT)</li>
          
          <li>Passion for service development, workforce growth, and patient care</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>What Were Looking For:</li>
          
          <li>Completed training in Counselling for Depression (essential) </li>
          
          <li>One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual): British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited; United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) Accreditation; National Counselling Society (NCS) Accredited Professional registrants, British Psychoanalytic Council Registered.</li>
          
          <li>Proven experience in clinical leadership and supervision</li>
          
          <li>Skilled in working with complex presentations</li>
          
          <li>In-depth knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT)</li>
          
          <li>Passion for service development, workforce growth, and patient care</li>
          
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          <li>British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited; United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) Accreditation; National Counselling Society (NCS) Accredited Professional registrants, British Psychoanalytic Council Registered.</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire County</li>
          
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    <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
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            <p>Hatfield</p>
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Senior Counsellor (CfD - Counselling for Depression) 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p> 

We are looking for an experienced Counsellor for Depression (CfD). As a practitioner you will play a crucial role in our Step 3 team providing first-class mental health care to the Calderdale population. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your skills and develop your career in a fast-growing organisation. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will deliver Counselling for Depression via multiple channels including telephone, secure video link and Face to Face. 
You will need to be confident in managing a case load whilst delivering a service. This will include structured assessments, provision of instant emotional support, clinical decision-making and a focus on positive and suitable clinical outcomes.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk</a></p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
  
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      Depending on experience
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Home or remote working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>VP1E93AF51</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
                  <p>Hybrid / Calderdale</p>
            <p>HX1 2EQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We are looking for an experienced Counsellor for Depression (CfD). As a practitioner you will play a crucial role in our Step 3 team providing first-class mental health care to the Calderdale population. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your skills and develop your career in a fast-growing organisation.</p><ul><li>You will deliver Counselling for Depression via multiple channels including telephone, secure video link and Face to Face.</li> <li>You will need to be confident in managing a case load whilst delivering a service. This will include structured assessments, provision of instant emotional support, clinical decision-making and a focus on positive and suitable clinical outcomes.</li> <li>Willingness to cover duty, training and support will be provided.</li> <li>You will be comfortable working with a service target of 20 attended clinical contacts per week, 7 completed treatments per month (pro-rata) and reliable recovery of 48%.</li> <li>You will be resilient and able to manage your wellbeing, whilst achieving these targets.</li> <li>Weekly supervision is offered.</li> <li>Alongside a good track record in a similar role, you should possess a recognised CfD qualification, or be willing to train within the model.</li> <li>Hold BACP/UKCP accreditation (or eligibility to apply), and a willingness to develop yourself further within the CfD model. </li> <li>Support, training and developmental opportunities are available for the right candidate.</li></ul><p><strong>Your skills and background:</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Accredited by a recognised professional Counselling body e.g. BACP, UKCP, or eligible to apply for accreditation</li> <li>Counselling for Depression (CFD) qualification from a recognised Talking Therapies CFD training provider.</li> <li>Experience of delivering CFD within a mental health service</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of providing counselling within a Talking Therapies service.</li></ul>Why Vita Health Group?<p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p><p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p><p>This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p><ul><li>Supportive team and management</li> <li>Positive work environment</li> <li>Wellbeing and mental health support</li> <li>Trust and respect</li> <li>Autonomy and flexibility</li></ul><p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a></p><p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</p><p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p><ul><li>We are a Mindful Employer</li> <li>Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. </li> <li>Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. </li> <li>Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).</li> <li>Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.</li> <li>Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at <a href="mailto:hr@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@vhg.co.uk</a> to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.</li></ul><p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p><p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.</p><p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.</p><p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We are looking for an experienced Counsellor for Depression (CfD). As a practitioner you will play a crucial role in our Step 3 team providing first-class mental health care to the Calderdale population. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your skills and develop your career in a fast-growing organisation.</p><ul><li>You will deliver Counselling for Depression via multiple channels including telephone, secure video link and Face to Face.</li> <li>You will need to be confident in managing a case load whilst delivering a service. This will include structured assessments, provision of instant emotional support, clinical decision-making and a focus on positive and suitable clinical outcomes.</li> <li>Willingness to cover duty, training and support will be provided.</li> <li>You will be comfortable working with a service target of 20 attended clinical contacts per week, 7 completed treatments per month (pro-rata) and reliable recovery of 48%.</li> <li>You will be resilient and able to manage your wellbeing, whilst achieving these targets.</li> <li>Weekly supervision is offered.</li> <li>Alongside a good track record in a similar role, you should possess a recognised CfD qualification, or be willing to train within the model.</li> <li>Hold BACP/UKCP accreditation (or eligibility to apply), and a willingness to develop yourself further within the CfD model. </li> <li>Support, training and developmental opportunities are available for the right candidate.</li></ul><p><strong>Your skills and background:</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Accredited by a recognised professional Counselling body e.g. BACP, UKCP, or eligible to apply for accreditation</li> <li>Counselling for Depression (CFD) qualification from a recognised Talking Therapies CFD training provider.</li> <li>Experience of delivering CFD within a mental health service</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of providing counselling within a Talking Therapies service.</li></ul>Why Vita Health Group?<p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p><p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p><p>This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p><ul><li>Supportive team and management</li> <li>Positive work environment</li> <li>Wellbeing and mental health support</li> <li>Trust and respect</li> <li>Autonomy and flexibility</li></ul><p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a></p><p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</p><p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p><ul><li>We are a Mindful Employer</li> <li>Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. </li> <li>Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. </li> <li>Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).</li> <li>Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.</li> <li>Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at <a href="mailto:hr@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@vhg.co.uk</a> to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.</li></ul><p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p><p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.</p><p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.</p><p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>    
  


      
  
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    <p>Vita Health Group </p>
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