Overview
An opportunity to join CONTACT – the Staff Counselling, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution and Trauma Support Service for Imperial College Healthcare Trust, based at three hospital sites: Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St. Mary’s. CONTACT is an in-house support service for staff at all levels of the Trust. You will be a BACP/UKCP/BPS accredited practitioner with substantial experience of a wide range of clients and time-limited work. You will have substantial knowledge and experience of workplace counselling, related research and the challenges and ethical dilemmas presented in this area of work. You will have group facilitation, training and supervisory training and experience, as well as therapeutic skills to a senior practitioner level. You will be able to work with groups of staff dealing with conflict, and to support both individuals and groups of staff experiencing traumatic incidents. An integrated and transcultural approach is essential in all areas of work. You will be required to work across the hospital sites.
Responsibilities
You will be joining CONTACT, a comprehensive staff support service inclusive of all. You will provide a range of professional, confidential services, giving staff a safe non-judgemental space that supports psychological growth, development and enhancement of workplace relationships. You will focus on self-care, compassion and team collaboration to strengthen individual and collective resilience, helping to create an environment for staff to deliver more effective and efficient patient care. You will deliver expert services for individuals and groups including:
* Counselling
* Trauma Support
* Stress Management
* Conflict Services
* Group facilitation
* Psycho-education for individuals and teams
* Delivery of a range of training
* Bespoke interventions
Delivery will be across Imperial College Healthcare sites as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
You will be a BACP/UKCP/BPS accredited practitioner with substantial experience of working with a wide range of clients and time-limited work. You will have substantial knowledge and experience of workplace counselling, related research and the challenges and ethical dilemmas presented in this area of work, plus:
* Group facilitation experience and supervisory/training experience
* Therapeutic skills to a senior practitioner level
* Ability to work with groups of staff dealing with conflict and to support individuals and groups experiencing traumatic incidents
* Integrated and transcultural approach to all areas of work
Benefits and Working Arrangements
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. You will become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll gain an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
* Career development
* Flexible working and wellbeing
* Staff recognition scheme
* Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
How to Apply / Further Details
For further details or informal visits contact:
* Name: Fiona Blair
* Job title: Head Of Service & Psychological Wellbeing Lead
* Email: f.blair@nhs.net
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