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JOB TITLE: Counsellor ACCOUNTABLE TO: Psychological Therapies Manager LOCATION: Hybrid JOB PURPOSE: The post holder has the responsibility for provision of counselling services for both children and adults, experiencing trauma, bereavement, and anticipatory grief, due to life shortening, palliative or end of life care, at Bluebell Wood to ensure that they are delivered in line with the ethical and professional codes of conduct pertaining to the relevant registered body. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Responsibilities Provide professional, competent, and ethical bereavement counselling in line with BACP requirements. To work alongside the Head of Family Support, Psychological Therapies Manager and Lead Counsellor to provide a robust service delivery. To provide data and reports on services provided as required. Maintain records in confidence and in line with the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). Seek out and engage in regular clinical supervision. Continue life-long professional learning. To support colleagues in helping to ascertain the correct level of support based on client need and referring/signposting to the most appropriate service. Key Tasks: Provide data and reports on the services provided as required. Maintain accurate notes and appointment schedules using The Care Database, monitoring attendance and cancellations of clients. Raise concerns to the appropriate member of management or Safeguarding Lead in a timely manner to ensure effective intervention if necessary. Facilitate therapy sessions either in person or remotely according to client need. Therapy Hold a small caseload of clients, offering therapeutic intervention in line with professional registered body, (BACP). Work autonomously as a competent practitioner within national, organisational, and local policies and procedures maintaining British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) or equivalent accreditation, working within the professional framework for ethical practice. Make recommendations for referral on where psychological difficulties are more complex and require specialist services/interventions. Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies where necessary, signposting appropriately in situations where the core individual need is not bereavement or anticipatory grief. Maintain a professional level of clinical practice through participation in individual monthly clinical supervision, placing a high value on self-care. Maintain ongoing professional CPD in line with BACP or equivalent requirements for reaccreditation, setting realistic personal development objectives. Taking responsibility for own development and maintaining a professionally relevant development portfolio. Communication Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families who use the counselling services via their preferred method of contact. Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups to support children, young people, siblings, and family members; including key members of the hospice; volunteers; service users; statutory and voluntary organisations. Develop and maintain effective communication links and relationships with external stakeholders, multi-disciplinary services and agencies, individuals, and organisations, to enable effective signposting where required. Understand the importance of, and maintain, the need for confidentiality in all individual and hospice matters. Service Development: Engage in research and development opportunities. Network with other professionals both locally, regionally, and nationally who offer specialised bereavement services to children and families. Guide Family Support and wider hospice colleagues on theories around trauma, bereavement, and anticipatory grief to support their individual roles; providing specific training sessions where necessary. General All Bluebell Wood employees are required to: Abide by the Health & Safety at Work Act Adhere to policy and procedures around safeguarding children and young adults Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas Work within Hospice policies and procedures Comply with the Hospice no smoking policy Participate in and contribute to team meetings Co-operate and liaise with colleagues Always behave in a professional manner, reflecting and maintaining the values and ethos of Bluebell Wood All Bluebell Wood employees are expected to: Demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence. Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships. Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice. This job description is not exhaustive. It will be subject to periodic review and may be amended following discussion between the post-holder and employer.

Please see the attached job description for further information on this post. Please note that this job description has not yet been approved by The Royal College and therefore subject to change.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

To assist, under supervision, with routine duties of a technical nature, including the supply and distribution of medicines to trust wards, departments and team bases. To visit designated wards and departments to provide a ward stock topping up service as part the ward rota working to pharmacy standard processes, ordering medication and maintaining stock supplies. To support the pharmacy team through the provision of clerical and administrative work. To be able to competently dispense an array of medication from a variety of order forms. To be responsible for a range of technical duties in the dispensary to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the department. To work together with other pharmacy colleagues, in the dispensaries and wards, to provide patients with an accurate and timely supply of medication from admission through to discharge. To promote at all times a positive image of people with Mental Health conditions and Learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of both the Pharmacy department and profession and the wider Trust.

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. To work together with the other pharmacy colleagues, in the dispensaries and wards, to provide patients with an accurate and timely supply of medication from admission through to discharge. To be able to competently dispense an array of medication from a variety of order forms. To be responsible for a range of technical duties in the dispensaries to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the department. To assist the clinical pharmacists and Senior Pharmacy Technicians in the provision of a ward based medicines optimisation service. To deliver the technical clinical pharmacy service and promote medicines optimisation across a variety of specialities under the direction of the Lead Pharmacy Technician. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

We recognise that Administrators are professionals and are a valuable asset to our organisation. We understand that they have a key role in the support and delivery of our services and that their contribution helps us in achieving our aim of consistently providing safe and high-quality care for our service users. The kind of care we would want for ourselves and for our loved ones. Our organisation is on a Journey to Change, creating a great experience for our staff is one of three big goals. Ultimately, our aim is to be a proactive, responsible and mindful employer; recruiting, retaining and training our staff, for the right roles, at the right time. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Induction At the beginning of your post you will take part in an induction programme. The induction will introduce you to the Trust if you have not previously worked with us before. As part of the induction you will be introduced to the workplace and informed of the requirements of the post, including your on call commitments. Supervision arrangements Clinical supervision is provided by Senior Medical Staff within the team as required. Weekly educational supervision is provided by the Consultant. There will be a minimum of one hour per week formal supervision and there will be ongoing clinical supervision as required. Supervision and support is provided by members of the MDT as outlined above on an ongoing basis during regular clinical duties. Educational Opportunities There will be an expectation that you attend local postgraduate teaching programmes as well as specific programmes that individual Directorates facilitate. Support Resources You will be provided with IT network access and have access to Library facilities. Duties of the Post/Roles and responsibilities of Trainee Generic: Perform clinical assessment of individuals with mental health problems, including history taking, mental state examination, physical examination Develop evaluation and formulation skills Assessment and management of psychiatric emergencies Understanding of pharmacological management of common mental health problems Develop interview and risk assessment skills Develop a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including with non-medical prescribers Specific (Depending upon post): Assessment and management of individuals with mental illness Knowledge of pharmacological management of psychosis, including treatment- resistant and complex cases Develop an understanding of psychosocial interventions Have an appreciation of the importance of physical health issues in psychosis To assess, review and contribute to the management of inpatients. To join and contribute to ward rounds. Memory/outpatient clinic 1-2 new patients per week and 2-3 follow up patients per week are seen by trainee under supervision of consultant. Elderly day hospital. Review by trainee mainly on Thursdays. To maintain up to date electronic and other medical records of high standard. To attend CPA/Care Coordination meetings. To provide support to CMHT and to see carers/relatives as required. Setting where work will be carried out (this will vary according to post) Inpatient Community (Home visits) Outpatient appointments Nursing Homes

The post holder will co-ordinate and collate real time information on current and predicted bed availability and facilitate the effective use of acute hospital and community wide bed capacity. This role is central to the flow of patients within the Trust. The successful candidate will have a sound clinical background with effective decision making skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 27/11/2024

Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Additional Informal enquiries: Phil Strange, Service Manager 07810881380.