Three-month bank post supplied by NHS Professionals for East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, within the Specialist Psychological Therapies Service at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The work centres on assessing cancer patients and carers and delivering short-term individual counselling, psychological interventions and group sessions. It also covers risk assessment, clinical records, advice to the multidisciplinary team and training of staff and students. Fit rests on BACP accreditation and specialist cancer knowledge.
What the job involves
- Assess patients and carers for suitability for psychological interventions, considering their circumstances and needs
- Plan and deliver short-term counselling tailored to individual needs
- Deliver psychological therapies to individuals, carers, families and groups, adapting to presenting needs
- Evaluate treatment options, considering complex historical and developmental factors
- Facilitate therapeutic groups for patients and carers
- Carry out risk assessments, develop risk management strategies and advise other professionals on risk
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records
- Work with the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist psychological advice
- Contribute to training and development of medical and non-medical staff and students
- Support the Lead with research and clinical audit in cancer counselling
- Maintain professional standards in line with the governing body and engage in continued professional development
- Manage practice in line with in-house guidelines, policies and service requirements
Qualifications
- BACP-accredited counsellor
- Minimum post-diploma counselling qualification
Skills & knowledge
- Working knowledge of a range of psychological therapies
- Specialist knowledge of psychological therapy for cancer patients
- Understanding of cancer-related impacts on patients, carers and families
- Knowledge of counselling law, confidentiality, ethics, evidence-based practice and quality-of-life issues
What’s offered
- Learning and development opportunities for career progression
- Flexible shifts and committed shifts
- Wellbeing resources
- Paid annual leave
- Access to over 50 partner NHS Trusts, with choice of where and how to work
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