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Specialist Counsellor

Counsellor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a highly clinically skilled, experienced, motivated and compassionate Psychologist/ Psychotherapist to work in a split role between ADAPT-East in Bromley and the specialist Woman's Service which is also based in the same building in Orpington. </p> <p>ADAPT-E is one of the Bromley community mental health teams.</p> <p>WS is a specialist evening psychotherapy service for women, survivors of non recent child sexual abuse. The service operates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and as it is primarily an evening service, the post holder will be expected to work evenings for the Woman's Service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.</p> <p>The post holder will join an established and integrated psychological therapies team within ADAPT-E. In the WS the post holder will join a well established team of psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and art psychotherapists offering specialist psychotherapy for women survivors of child sexual abuse.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post presents an exciting opportunity to develop highly specialist, supervisory and leadership skills within secondary care adult mental health.</p> <p>ADAPTE has been developing new ways of working with people presenting with interpersonal issues and complex trauma including a structured clinical management, compassion based and trauma stabilisation group programs. These run alongside established provisions including dual modality MBT, EMDR, CAT, 3rd wave CBT, psychodynamic, systemic and integrative approaches. Personal modality preferences will be encouraged and respected, specialisms in one or more of the above would be highly desirable.</p> <p>The post holder will be involved with assessment, formulation and interventions to the ADAPT population. Supervision of doctoral trainees or junior members of the therapy team will also be expected as appropriate. Leadership support will be encouraged with the Locality Lead in terms of service development and development of the MDT more widely.</p> <p>For WS, the post holder will be expected to provide highly specialised clinical interventions and supervision and contribute to the specialist expertise within a psychodynamic framework for survivors of child sexual abuse. The post holder will offer consultation on clients' psychological care to colleagues in team meetings and supervision, and work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.</p> <p>Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:</p> <ul>  <li>We're Kind</li>  <li>We're Fair</li>  <li>We Listen</li>  <li>We Care</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>22 August 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £61,631 to £68,623 a year
      
        pro rata pa inc
      
    </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>277-7392935-CMH</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Carlton Parade</p>
      <p>1-6 Carlton Parade</p>
      <p>Orpington,</p>
            <p>BR6 0JB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Further detailed information relating to the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached supporting documentation</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Further detailed information relating to the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached supporting documentation</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Clinical experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Minimum 2 years of Band 7 or equivalent / 2 years post qualification</li>
        
        <li>Relevant post graduate training in a specialist modality</li>
        
        <li>Significant experience of working with survivors of sexual abuse</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>2 years post qualification within the NHS</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Professional
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Professional registration with UKCP/ BPC/ HCPC/ BAAT</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Additional clinical experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of working with complex emotional needs</li>
        
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          Clinical Supervision
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of supervising other psychological therapy professions</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Clinical experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Minimum 2 years of Band 7 or equivalent / 2 years post qualification</li>
          
          <li>Relevant post graduate training in a specialist modality</li>
          
          <li>Significant experience of working with survivors of sexual abuse</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>2 years post qualification within the NHS</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Professional
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Professional registration with UKCP/ BPC/ HCPC/ BAAT</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Additional clinical experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with complex emotional needs</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Clinical Supervision
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising other psychological therapy professions</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="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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Carlton Parade</p>
      <p>1-6 Carlton Parade</p>
      <p>Orpington,</p>
            <p>BR6 0JB</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Carlton Parade</p>
          <p>1-6 Carlton Parade</p>
          <p>Orpington,</p>
                    <p>BR6 0JB</p>
        
      

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

Psychologist/Psychotherapist/Art Psychotherapist

<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>
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    <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>
      
      
    
    
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          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>
          
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            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>Farleigh Hospice is a charity that provides support to people affected by life limiting illnesses across mid Essex.</p><p>Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve and we are looking for highly motivated sessional counsellors to work alongside our Circle Bereavement team on a temporary as required basis.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will have capacity to deliver a core offer of 6 sessions per client [£26 per hour] and a minimum caseload of 6 clients per week with sessions offered in person or remotely. This role is ideal for those who can commit regular time and are passionate about supporting people through grief in a responsive and timely manner.</p><p>You will be an empathic counsellor with excellent communication skills and a passion for service improvement within health care and in particular the field of bereavement. Experienced in delivering short-term work, you will also be experienced in multi-agency practice with more complex presentations.</p><p>You will have regular clinical supervision in place with a supervisor who is registered with a recognised professional body [e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCS], and with whom appropriate arrangements can be made to meet the regulatory requirements for these sessional clients. In addition, we shall provide operational and governance management on a monthly basis.</p><p>A key part of the role is to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and other health and care professionals to deliver the best possible care for our clients ensuring Farleigh Hospice bereavement service is an integral part of the local health and care economy and is current with the national bereavement picture.</p><p>You will be supported by a dedicated team and have access to excellent professional leadership. </p>  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We offer a great working environment, flexible working and a strong team to support you. </p><p>Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a three-month probation period.Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure.Charity Registration No: 284670</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>26 August 2025</p>

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

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £26 an hour
      
    </p>
  
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>1 years</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0396-25-0005</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>Farleigh Hospice</p>
      
      <p>North Court Road</p>
      <p>Broomfield</p>
      <p>Chelmsford</p>
            <p>CM1 7FH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul><li>You will have capacity to deliver a core offer of 6 sessions per client and a minimum caseload of 6 clients per week with sessions offered in person or remotely.</li><li>You will be an empathic counsellor with excellent communication skills and a passion for service improvement within health care and in particular the field of bereavement.</li><li>You will have regular clinical supervision in place with a supervisor who is registered with a recognised professional body [e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCS], and with whom appropriate arrangements can be made to meet the regulatory requirements for these sessional clients.</li><li>A key part of the role is to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and other health and care professionals to deliver the best possible care for our clients ensuring Farleigh Hospice bereavement service is an integral part of the local health and care economy and is current with the national bereavement picture.</li></ul>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul><li>You will have capacity to deliver a core offer of 6 sessions per client and a minimum caseload of 6 clients per week with sessions offered in person or remotely.</li><li>You will be an empathic counsellor with excellent communication skills and a passion for service improvement within health care and in particular the field of bereavement.</li><li>You will have regular clinical supervision in place with a supervisor who is registered with a recognised professional body [e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCS], and with whom appropriate arrangements can be made to meet the regulatory requirements for these sessional clients.</li><li>A key part of the role is to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and other health and care professionals to deliver the best possible care for our clients ensuring Farleigh Hospice bereavement service is an integral part of the local health and care economy and is current with the national bereavement picture.</li></ul>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Experience
        
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        <li>You will be an empathic counsellor with excellent communication skills and a passion for service improvement within health care and in particular the field of bereavement.  Experienced in delivering short-term work, you will also be experienced in multi-agency practice with more complex presentations.</li>
        
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          <li>A qualified counsellor who has completed a BACP or other suitable accredited course, to at least diploma level. Registration/membership with BACP or equivalent organisation and working within the professional ethical framework.</li>
          
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Farleigh Hospice</p>
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      <p>Farleigh Hospice</p>
      
      <p>North Court Road</p>
      <p>Broomfield</p>
      <p>Chelmsford</p>
            <p>CM1 7FH</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Farleigh Hospice</p>
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          <p>Farleigh Hospice</p>
          
          <p>North Court Road</p>
          <p>Broomfield</p>
          <p>Chelmsford</p>
                    <p>CM1 7FH</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.farleighhospice.org/" target="_blank">https://www.farleighhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Sessional Bereavement Counsellor

Senior MBT practitioner

PCN CYPMH Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Activity Coordinator who will be responsible for offering a range of therapeutic activities to patients in hospital experiencing an acute mental health condition.</p> <p>The benefits of being engaged in therapeutic activity are widely recognised in the ward environment. The role of the activity coordinator is key in ensuring this is done thoughtfully, creatively and safely within the ward environment.</p> <p><strong>About the team:</strong></p> <p>Supported by the ward Occupational Therapist and the Multi Disciplinary Team including nurses, doctors and physical wellbeing practitioner, Activity coordinators work closely with the 18 inpatients on the ward to run a programme of group and individual activities.</p> <p>You will become a part of the internationally renowned South London &amp; Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust by joining a hard working and compassionate ward team who strive to offer the best care to people at difficult times in their life.</p> <p>We value diversity and want our teams to represent our population in Lewisham. With that in mind we welcome applicants who have lived experience as well as those from a BME background</p> <p>For further details please refer to attached JD.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>About the role:</strong></p> <p>To facilitate activities for the patients on the ward. Organising therapeutic work, group activities. To work closely with the nursing team and identify any risks involving patient's care whilst facilitating activities.</p>  <p>For further details please refer to attached JD&gt;</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>About the location:</strong></p> <p>You will be based at Powell Ward, Ladywell Unit, University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham, London, SE13 6LW</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong>:</p> <p>We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer</p> <p>Some of our benefits are highlighted here:</p> <ul>  <li><strong>Generous pay, pensions and leave, </strong>we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.</li>  <li><strong>Work life balance, </strong>flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.</li>  <li><strong>Career development, </strong>There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes</li>  <li><strong>Car lease, </strong>our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars</li>  <li><strong>Accommodation, </strong>our staff benefits fromkeyworker housing available which is available on selected sites</li>  <li><strong>NHS discounts, </strong>with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.</li> </ul>          
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 September 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £30,546 to £32,207 a year
      
        per annum Incl. HCAs
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>334-CLI-7434540</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Powell Ward, Ladywell Unit, Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 6LW</p>
      <p>Lewisham High Street</p>
      <p>Lewisham</p>
            <p>SE13 6LW</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To use technical / creative skills and specialised support work to engage clients in therapeuticinterventions that promote and maintain independence, social inclusion and well-being.Under the clinical / professional supervision of an OT, deliver interventions such as: Tailored 1:1 support plans Groups and technical/ creative activities on the ward e.g. art, music, exercise, baking, moviegroups, relaxation, cooking, gardening etc. Escorting patients on leave to the local area as part of an OT intervention planTo work effectively as a member of the occupational therapy team and the wider multidisciplinaryteam.On-going assessment and adjustment of own clinical interventions based on the changing needs ofthe service users.Contribute to formal OT assessments, under guidance of an OT and provide feedback on patientsoccupational functioning.Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of OT and team interventions.</p> <p>Under the supervision of an OT, provide a range of interventions, instructing and guiding clients tosupport them in achieving identified goals.Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>To use technical / creative skills and specialised support work to engage clients in therapeuticinterventions that promote and maintain independence, social inclusion and well-being.Under the clinical / professional supervision of an OT, deliver interventions such as: Tailored 1:1 support plans Groups and technical/ creative activities on the ward e.g. art, music, exercise, baking, moviegroups, relaxation, cooking, gardening etc. Escorting patients on leave to the local area as part of an OT intervention planTo work effectively as a member of the occupational therapy team and the wider multidisciplinaryteam.On-going assessment and adjustment of own clinical interventions based on the changing needs ofthe service users.Contribute to formal OT assessments, under guidance of an OT and provide feedback on patientsoccupational functioning.Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of OT and team interventions.</p> <p>Under the supervision of an OT, provide a range of interventions, instructing and guiding clients tosupport them in achieving identified goals.Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Experience of working in a health/social care/teaching setting including paid, voluntary employment or community work (A/I)</li>
        
        <li>Working with people with Mental Health problems or Learning Disabilities (A/I)</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues (A/I)</li>
        
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          <li>Experience as a carer</li>
          
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        <li>A-C Grade GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English (A)</li>
        
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          <li>Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (A/I)</li>
          
          <li>Further education qualification in health / mental health related subject (A/I)</li>
          
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        <li>Group work skills (A/I)</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of one or more leisure / creative technical activities (A/I)</li>
        
        <li>Good written and verbal communication skills (A/I)</li>
        
        <li>Ability to teach practical skills</li>
        
        <li>Able to undertake physical interventions training</li>
        
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          <li>Willingness to work flexibly</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of working in a health/social care/teaching setting including paid, voluntary employment or community work (A/I)</li>
          
          <li>Working with people with Mental Health problems or Learning Disabilities (A/I)</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues (A/I)</li>
          
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          <li>A-C Grade GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English (A)</li>
          
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            <li>Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (A/I)</li>
            
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          <li>Group work skills (A/I)</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of one or more leisure / creative technical activities (A/I)</li>
          
          <li>Good written and verbal communication skills (A/I)</li>
          
          <li>Ability to teach practical skills</li>
          
          <li>Able to undertake physical interventions training</li>
          
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    <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>
  

  


 
  
    
      
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        <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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
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    <p>South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Powell Ward, Ladywell Unit, Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 6LW</p>
      <p>Lewisham High Street</p>
      <p>Lewisham</p>
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        <p>South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Powell Ward, Ladywell Unit, Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 6LW</p>
          <p>Lewisham High Street</p>
          <p>Lewisham</p>
                    <p>SE13 6LW</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.slam.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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