Senior Counselling Practitioner

• Provide a counselling service for patients and their families known to the Hospice both pre and post bereavement and also for bereaved clients outside of the hospice
• Support the Service Lead with operational service efficiency, data management information, colleague support and appropriate triaging and allocation.
• Identify the nature, severity and complexity of patients and families requirements through assessment to formulate and implement a plan for their care
• Maintain clinical records in line with the Hospices policies and procedures

• Provide a counselling service for patients and their families known to the Hospice both pre and post bereavement and also for bereaved clients outside of the hospice
• Support the Service Lead with operational service efficiency, data management information, colleague support and appropriate triaging and allocation.
• Identify the nature, severity and complexity of patients and families requirements through assessment to formulate and implement a plan for their care
• Maintain clinical records in line with the Hospices policies and procedures

Essential

• Qualification in Counselling with advanced training in theory and practice of counselling
• Current registration with an approved, professional counselling body (e.g BACP)
• At least two models of psychological therapy and practitioner level knowledge

Essential

• Experience and understanding of the needs associated with loss, grief and bereavement
• Experience in managing team of counsellors
• Significant experience of supervising individuals or groups
• Knowledge of complex issues involved in therapeutic work within the field of palliative care
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Resilience, reliability and excellent communication skills
• Creativity for continuous improvement