Psychotherapist

You will

provide specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and 1:1 intervention for

patients and families experiencing complex emotional and psychological distress

associated with diagnosis, illness progression, trauma, grief and loss.

As part of the

wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute psychological expertise to

discussions and care planning, provide consultation, supervision and training

to staff and volunteers, and lead reflective practice and staff support where

appropriate.

You will also

contribute to the development, evaluation and continuous improvement of

psycho-spiritual services across the hospice

Psychotherapist will play a key role in ensuring psychological and spiritual

care is fully integrated within holistic hospice care.

The post holder

will provide clinical leadership for psycho-spiritual care, helping to develop

and enhance care pathways and supporting service reviews, audit, governance and

quality improvement. They will work collaboratively with the Hospice Consultant,

Clinical Lead for Therapy and Family Support and Director of Patient Services

to support the strategic vision and ongoing development of the service.

The role also

includes maintaining appropriate policies and guidance, monitoring relevant

national guidance and best practice, supporting professional development and

ensuring high standards of clinical documentation, confidentiality and patient

safety.

You will be an

experienced psychotherapist who brings both professional expertise and

emotional insight to your work. You will have a recognised psychotherapy or

counselling qualification and registered or accredited membership of a

recognised UK professional body.

You will have

strong assessment and formulation skills and experience working in complex or

emotionally demanding settings. Knowledge and experience of supporting people

with psycho-spiritual needs relating to serious illness, palliative and

end-of-life care, grief, trauma, death and bereavement are important.

You will be

able to work autonomously, manage risk effectively and bring strong leadership,

interpersonal and communication skills. Above all, you will be compassionate,

emotionally intelligent, reflective and resilient, with a person-centred

approach and a commitment to Prospect Hospices values.

within a clinical healthcare setting is preferred, with experience in

palliative care, hospice care or a related healthcare environment particularly

welcomed.

Since 1980,

Prospect Hospice has provided dedicated end-of-life care for people living in

Swindon, Marlborough and northeast Wiltshire. We bring care, comfort and

confidence around the clock, every day of the year.

Our aim is to

provide excellent, personalised and compassionate care for everyone in our

community affected by a life-limiting illness. Working in partnership with

local health and social care professionals and our community enables us to

lead, provide and influence care so that people can access the best possible

support when and wherever they need it.

Our vision is a

community where death is no longer a taboo and everyone lives and dies well.

Personal Qualities

Experience

Desirable: - Experience delivering 1:1 psychotherapy in complex emotional settings,; - including healthcare environments.

Skills

Qualifications

Desirable: - Qualification (s) in pastoral theology, psychology.