Staff Counsellor- Staff Support and Counselling Service

Job overview

The role of a Staff Counsellor in the Staff Support and Counselling Service is responsible for the delivery of specialist and comprehensive staff counselling for the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Working as part of the Exeter Occupational Health Service (EXOHS) team you will deliver a highly regarded service across the Trust delivering counselling, stress management, psychoeducation and critical incident support to staff and other organisations to with whom EXOHS is contracted.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

You will be a BACP, or equivalent, Accredited Practitioner with substantial experience of a wide range of clients and time-limited work along with training and experience in CBT and specialist areas. It is preferable that you have sound knowledge and experience of work-place counselling, related research and the challenges and ethical dilemmas present in this area of work.

Supported by a team of experienced counsellors, the day to day management and delivery of the service requires working across sites and both face to face and remotely via online or telephone working.

Personal time management, ongoing development is essential along with continuing professional development goals and aims.

Main duties of the job

To manage and deliver a comprehensive staff counselling and support service to Trust staff and other organisations at all levels. This includes assessment, counselling, training, group work, facilitation and case management. To develop the service and be flexible to changing demands in the service. To promote the service across the Trust and work with the health and wellbeing team to deliver a comprehensive health and wellbeing service. To maintain your own continuing professional development and supervision requirements. To contribute to maintaining and developing relevant Trust policies. To work confidentially, collaboratively and sensitively with managers and staff with highly sensitive personal information.

Working Pattern: 15 hours per week. These hours will be over two days

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Jane Slee Head of Staff Support and Counselling Service jane.slee@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

You will be a BACP, or equivalent, Accredited Practitioner with substantial experience of a wide range of clients and time-limited work along with training and experience in CBT and specialist areas. It is preferable that you have sound knowledge and experience of work-place counselling, related research and the challenges and ethical dilemmas present in this area of work.

Supported by a team of experienced counsellors, the day to day management and delivery of the service requires working across sites and both face to face and remotely via online or telephone working.

Personal time management, ongoing development is essential along with continuing professional development goals and aims.

Main duties of the job

To manage and deliver a comprehensive staff counselling and support service to Trust staff and other organisations at all levels. This includes assessment, counselling, training, group work, facilitation and case management. To develop the service and be flexible to changing demands in the service. To promote the service across the Trust and work with the health and wellbeing team to deliver a comprehensive health and wellbeing service. To maintain your own continuing professional development and supervision requirements. To contribute to maintaining and developing relevant Trust policies. To work confidentially, collaboratively and sensitively with managers and staff with highly sensitive personal information.

Working Pattern: 15 hours per week. These hours will be over two days

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Jane Slee Head of Staff Support and Counselling Service jane.slee@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.