Counsellor and Psychological Practitioner

Are you a qualified and compassionate counsellor who has professional registration, and is looking to make a difference in the lives of NHS staff? Join our dedicated Workforce Psychological Wellbeing Team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The Workforce Psychological Wellbeing Team is committed to promoting the psychological wellbeing of all staff working within our trust. We understand the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals, and our goal is to provide tailored support to enhance their mental health and psychological wellbeing. As a Band 5 Counsellor, you will play a crucial role in providing individual psychological therapy to staff members experiencing work-related difficulties. You will collaborate closely with our team of Clinical Psychologists and Counsellors to ensure the highest quality of care.,

• Conduct individual psychological therapy sessions for staff members.
• Offer informal one-off Staff Support sessions
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Contribute to psychological education initiatives within the trust.
Why Join Us?
• Make a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of NHS staff.
• Collaborate with experienced Clinical Psychologists and Counsellors.
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a supportive and compassionate team.
  
  We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.