Psychological Therapist
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,160.00 to £30,490.50 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27160.00 - £30490.50 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | St Joesph's Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 4SA, E84SA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0339-25-0012 |
Summary
CLINICAL Carry out assessment of adult, couple and family referrals taking into account the psychological needs of the individual, couple, child or family group. On the basis of the above, develop in conjunction with the client and other professionals, a psychological treatment plan. Review and, if necessary, alter treatment plans to take into account changing client needs. Work jointly with colleagues from own and other disciplines both directly with clients and in a consultative capacity. Maintain an ongoing awareness of risks to clients, and their families, including harm to self and others, taking appropriate action as required. Refer clients on to other professionals/agencies if/when needs are identified which are beyond the scope of the service. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Maintain own professional development in line with the expectations of relevant accrediting bodies e.g. British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, or the Health and Care Professions Council. Provide specialist consultation, advice and guidance to other colleagues working with and alongside patients and families Attend line management meetings and clinical supervision in line with hospice policy and professional guidelines. Attend appropriate training courses and professional meetings to ensure that practice takes into account new developments in service provision. Maintain an awareness of research findings regarding area of expertise. Deliver training to internal and external staff within specialist palliative care as part of the hospices education service. Work collaboratively with other relevant hospice staff to identify and address unmet training needs in relation to taking therapies and psychological wellbeing. Provide consultation to own and other disciplines regarding psychological care of patients and their families. COMMUNICATION Attend team and MDT meetings in relation to the care of complex clients and the development of services /training, providing verbal reports as required. Liaise with professional colleagues regarding clinical work in line with hospice and professional ethical guidelines. Provide reports regarding clinical activity as required by management/contract specifications. MANAGEMENT Contribute to the day-to-day management of the team workload as defined by the Psychological Therapies Manager. This may include monitoring of workflow, evaluating the impact of services, contributing to team audits and reviews, and the development and implementation of policies and procedures Make initial safeguarding assessments and referrals in line with hospice policies and procedures. Contribute to the recruitment, development and supervision of volunteers within the team having direct responsibility for a volunteer counsellor/trainee depending upon the needs of the service. Take a lead role in relation to new developments within the service/hospice where required and appropriate. ADMINISTRATION Maintain confidential records of all counselling/therapy activities in line with hospice policy Enter details of client contact in a timely way to electronic multidisciplinary records balancing the need to respect confidentiality of sensitive personal information and the need to share information which will enhance the understanding and working of other key professionals. Word process letters, reports and minutes of informal meetings. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Abide by the rules of professional conduct laid down by the appropriate professional body. Act as a representative for psychological therapies professionals, both within St Joseph's Hospice and in the wider health community. Identify own learning and development needs in order to meet the key requirements of the post. Take responsibility for own continuing professional development receiving regular line management and supervision. Actively seek to develop skills and knowledge through a process of reflection with peers inside and outside the department. In agreement with the Psychological Therapies Manager, identify appropriate training and development opportunities appropriate to the post.