Job overview
Islington Talking Therapies (TT) and expanding our counselling team. We are seeking a counsellor/psychotherapist who has completed training in counselling for depression (CfD) or is eligible to complete a CfD talking therapies accredited course. You should be caring and committed to time-limited therapy in the NHS. Our team includes CBT therapists, PWPs, and counsellors who are well integrated within the service.
If you are a counsellor, your training might be psychodynamic, person-centred, integrative or existential and you should be accredited with the BACP or another appropriate body (candidates who have submitted portfolios for accreditation are accepted). You should have excellent spoken and written communication skills. We work to a hybrid model; you will be required to work on site two days a week at Manor Gardens and also work remotely. We support flexible working.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a time-limited counselling service to Step 3 clients of the Islington Talking Therapies Service.
* To offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to staff from other agencies involved in providing care.
* To work to a pattern of clinical hours and in localities that support the needs of the service and local population.
* To liaise with local mental health-based services and voluntary community agencies.
* To monitor and audit evidence-based practice.
* To contribute to policy and service development within the team and the area served by the team/service.
* To work within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
Working for the organisation
The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is now the North London NHS Foundation Trust, formed in November 2024. You may be required to work at different locations within the Trust as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Detailed job description and progression
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the post of Counsellor. We support career progression through development opportunities, supervision and peer support. If you are not trained in a TT approved modality (e.g., CfD) or are not a Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Counselling Psychologist, you may be appointed to a band 6 post with support to progress to a band 7 position via a recognised training programme.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
* Accreditation with BACP/UKCP and/or HCPC as a counsellor, psychotherapist, counselling psychologist or equivalent, or eligible for such accreditation.
* Masters level training or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
* Substantial post-qualification experience of generic counselling.
Desirable criteria
* Specialist IAPT training and accreditation in an IAPT approved modality (e.g., DIT, IPT, Counselling for Depression).
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.
* Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
* Experience of providing evidence-based psychological interventions.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a Talking Therapies Service.
Skills & Competencies
Essential criteria
* Ability to evaluate and implement training effects.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
Desirable criteria
* Additional training in IAPT approved approaches (e.g., DIT/CBT/IPT).
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
* High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
* Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
* Respect for others and for autonomy and confidentiality.
Desirable criteria
* Fluent in languages other than English.
We may close vacancies early if a high number of applications is received. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered.
In line with NHS protocols, only applicants who clearly meet the person specification will be shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume you have not been shortlisted.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Please check you have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Some roles may not be eligible for sponsorship. Check eligibility under UKVI guidelines: government link (text for link in original).
References will be required to cover your last 3 years of employment/training, with at least one reference from your current or most recent employer and others from previous employers with management responsibility or HR.
Data processing and pre-employment checks are performed by North London Partners Shared Service. Identity and right-to-work documentation may be verified remotely using a certified identity verification service. A digital address check and soft credit check may be performed. For more information visit the TrustID site.
The Trust uses electronic starter forms; data is stored securely to set up the employee record in the ESR HR system. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to an inclusive, fair workplace. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and are dedicated to eliminating discrimination.
We are Disability Confident (Two Ticks) and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and who require reasonable adjustments during recruitment. By applying, you consent to your data being transferred within the NHS if your employment transfers between NHS organisations.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and may require Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please submit your application in good time. Documents to download: NLFT Band 7 Counsellor JD; NLFT Band 7 Counsellor Person Specification; Functional Requirements; Comprehensive guide for candidates.
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