Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Counsellor to work in our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service based at Rotherham NHS Hospital. The role comprises working directly with individuals offering short-term counselling to individual staff around a concern which is impacting them with a range of presenting issues. It may also involve facilitating group sessions for staff related to psychological wellbeing.

In addition to providing short-term counselling support, the successful candidate will contribute to an innovative project focused on expanding access to culturally aware therapeutic services for NHS staff, helping to ensure psychological support is inclusive, equitable and responsive to the needs of our diverse workforce.

We are looking for an experienced counsellor who is registered with BACP and can demonstrate cultural awareness in practice. The post is fixed term, for 12 months. The post will be line managed by the Acting Lead Counsellor at Barnsley Hospital, regular clinical supervision will be provided and we will hold regular reflective practice sessions within the team to encourage engagement and support.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to:

Deliver short term counselling interventions to NHS staff for a range of presenting issues.

Contribute to the development and delivery of psychologically informed groups to promote staff wellbeing.

Provide initial assessment of clients presenting with multiple and complex issues; select appropriate therapeutic interventions, make decisions regarding referrals to specialist services and facilitate these as needed.

Undertake safety assessments/formulations and development of safety plans for individual clients.

Manage safeguarding concerns and share information to ensure safeguarding in accordance with local and national policy.

Contribute to service evaluation and audit.

Attend and contribute to team meetings.

Contribute to service development, identify areas for improvement and propose changes to service delivery and working practices.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the post. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the grade and/or hours of work at the post holder's initial place of work or at any other of the Trust's establishments.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early